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esteem need

any desire for achievement, reputation, or prestige that is necessary for a sense of personal value and self-esteem. Comprising the fourth level of Maslow’s motivational hierarchy, esteem needs are dependent upon the admiration and approval of others.

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upper threshold

upper threshold

the maximum intensity of a stimulus that can be perceived without pain.