Growth was seen as an endless series of daily choices and decisions in each of which one can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.

Abraham Maslow

The Psychology of Science

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Facing one's fears Personal growth

Author

Abraham Maslow

Source

The Psychology of Science

Genre

Scientific literature Psychological literature

Language

English

Time

1966 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Psychologist

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United States

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Citation

Maslow, Abraham. The Psychology of Science: A Reconnaissance. Harper & Row, 1966, ch. 3.

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Karen Horney

Our Inner Conflicts

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Therapy Personal growth Life lessons

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Karen Horney
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Our Inner Conflicts
Genre
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Language
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Time
1945 1940s 20th century
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Horney, Karen. Our Inner Conflicts: A Constructive Theory of Neuroses. W. W. Norton & Company, 1945, conclusion.