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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
This is the process of realizing and fulfilling one's potential. It's the highest level of psychological development where personal growth, fulfillment, and accomplishment are sought.
Related terms
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that outlines five stages of human needs, with self-actualization at the top.