Abraham Maslow

American psychologist (1908–1970)
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Abraham Maslow was born on April 1, 1908, in Brooklyn [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. He died on June 8, 1970, in Menlo Park [1][2][3][4][5][6][8] due to a myocardial infarction [9]. Maslow was a citizen of the United States and worked as a university teacher and psychologist . He was an atheist [10] and received his education from several institutions, including the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Cornell University, City College of New York, and Boys High School [11].

Maslow was employed by Brandeis University from 1950 to 1969 and Brooklyn College from 1937 to 1951 [11]. His field of expertise was psychology and humanistic psychology . In 1968, he held the position of President of the American Psychological Association [12]. After his death, Maslow was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery [13].

Abraham Maslow

Summary

Abraham Maslow is a human[1]. He was born in Brooklyn[2]. He was born on April 1, 1908[3]. He died in Menlo Park[4]. He died on June 8, 1970[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6] and psychologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,866 views/month, #6,357 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Abraham Maslow was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • Abraham Maslow passed away in Menlo Park[4].
  • Abraham Maslow was born on April 1, 1908[3].
  • Abraham Maslow died on June 8, 1970[5].
  • Abraham Maslow is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[9].
  • Abraham Maslow was married to Bertha Goodman Maslow[10].
  • Abraham Maslow held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Abraham Maslow's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Abraham Maslow worked as a psychologist[7].
  • Abraham Maslow's field of work was psychology[12].
  • Abraham Maslow's field of work was humanistic psychology[13].
  • Abraham Maslow held the position of President of the American Psychological Association[14].
  • Among Abraham Maslow's employers was Brandeis University[15].
  • Among Abraham Maslow's employers was Brooklyn College[16].
  • Abraham Maslow's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[17].
  • Abraham Maslow's education included a stint at Cornell University[18].
  • Abraham Maslow was educated at City College of New York[19].
  • Abraham Maslow was educated at Boys High School[20].
  • Abraham Maslow's doctoral advisor was Harry Harlow[21].
  • A notable student of Abraham Maslow was Steve Andreaas[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Abraham Maslow is Maslow's hierarchy of needs[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Abraham Maslow is A theory of human motivation[24].
  • Abraham Maslow received the Humanist of the Year[25].
  • Abraham Maslow was a member of American Psychological Association[26].
  • Abraham Maslow's religion is recorded as atheism[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brooklyn[2], Abraham Maslow… he was born on April 1, 1908[3].

Education

Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[17], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30]; Cornell University[18], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1865[33], headquartered in Ithaca[34]; City College of New York[19], a higher education institution[35], in United States[36], founded in 1847[37], headquartered in New York City[38]; and Boys High School[20], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1892[41]. Abraham Maslow's doctoral advisor was Harry Harlow[21]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[42], Master of Arts[43], and Doctor of Philosophy[44]. He studied under Alfred Adler[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6] and psychologist[7]. Fields of work include psychology[12], an academic discipline[46] and humanistic psychology[13]. Employers include Brandeis University[15], a university[47], in United States[48], founded in 1948[49], headquartered in Waltham[50] and Brooklyn College[16], a college[51], in United States[52], founded in 1930[53], headquartered in Brooklyn[54]. Abraham Maslow held the position of President of the American Psychological Association[14]. A notable student of him was Steve Andreaas[22].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Maslow's hierarchy of needs[23], a theory[55] and A theory of human motivation[24]. Things named for Abraham Maslow include law of the instrument[56], a cognitive bias[57].

Recognition

Abraham Maslow received the Humanist of the Year[25].

Personal Life

Among Abraham Maslow's spouses was Bertha Goodman Maslow[10]. His religion is recorded as atheism[27].

Death and Burial

Abraham Maslow died on June 8, 1970[5]. He passed away in Menlo Park[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[58]. Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Abraham Maslow ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,866 views/month, #6,357 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

He is credited with the discovery of Maslow's hierarchy of needs[61], a theory[62]. Entities named for him include law of the instrument[56], a cognitive bias[57].

FAQs

Where was Abraham Maslow born?

Born in Brooklyn[2], Abraham Maslow…

Where did Abraham Maslow die?

Abraham Maslow passed away in Menlo Park[4].

Who was Abraham Maslow married to?

Abraham Maslow's spouses include Bertha Goodman Maslow[10].

What did Abraham Maslow do for work?

Abraham Maslow worked as university teacher[6] and psychologist[7].

Where did Abraham Maslow go to school?

Abraham Maslow was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[17], Cornell University[18], City College of New York[19], and Boys High School[20].

What awards did Abraham Maslow receive?

Honors received include Humanist of the Year[25].

What did Abraham Maslow discover?

Abraham Maslow is credited as discoverer of Maslow's hierarchy of needs[61].

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