metaneed

n. in the humanistic psychology of Abraham Maslow, the highest level of need that comes into play primarily after the lower level needs have been met. Metaneeds constitute the goals of self-actualizers and include the needs for knowledge, beauty, and creativity. In Maslow’s view, the inability to fulfill them results in metapathology. Also called being value; B-value. See also Maslow’s motivational hierarchy; Maslow’s theory of human motivation.

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January 30th 2025

involuntary civil commitment

commitment of an individual to a mental facility against his or her wishes. For individuals to be committed in this way, it must be established in court that the individuals pose a threat to themselves or others.