Abraham Maslow
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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 [10]. He was an atheist [11] and received his education from several institutions, including the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Cornell University, City College of New York, and Boys High School [12].
Maslow was employed by Brandeis University from 1950 to 1969 and Brooklyn College from 1937 to 1951 [12]. His field of expertise was psychology and humanistic psychology . In 1968, he held the position of President of the American Psychological Association [13]. After his death, Maslow was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery [14].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mount Auburn Cemetery[8]
- Spouse: Bertha Goodman Maslow[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Ethnic group: Ukrainian Jews[11]
- Field of work: psychology[12], humanistic psychology[13]
- Position held: President of the American Psychological Association[14]
- Employer: Brandeis University[15], Brooklyn College[16]
- Educated at: University of Wisconsin–Madison[17], Cornell University[18], City College of New York[19], Boys High School[20]
- Doctoral advisor: Harry Harlow[21]
- Student: Steve Andreaas[22]
- Notable work: Maslow's hierarchy of needs[23], A theory of human motivation[24]
- Award received: Humanist of the Year[25]
- Member of: American Psychological Association[26]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Abraham Maslow[29]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[30]
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Arts[31], Master of Arts[32], Doctor of Philosophy[33]
- Family name: Maslow[34]
- Given name: Abraham[35], Harold[36]
- Described at URL: https://baike.sogou.com/v104638.htm[37]
- Student of: Alfred Adler[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Described by source: Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[41], English[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Abraham Maslow include law of the instrument[43], a cognitive bias[44].
Why It Matters
Abraham Maslow has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He is credited with the discovery of Maslow's hierarchy of needs[47], a theory[48]. Entities named for him include law of the instrument[43], a cognitive bias[44].
FAQs
Where was Abraham Maslow born?
Abraham Maslow's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
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[9].
What did Abraham Maslow do for work?
Abraham Maslow worked as a university teacher[5] and psychologist[6].
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[47].