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a. Based on my Five Factor results, I discovered that I scored drastically differently on each of the personality traits.
b. I think that my biggest insight and surprise was my" Conscientiousness" score, which was 64%, indicating that I have balanced approach to organization and self-discipline, which I thought I don't really have.
a. I think that most people reach the third level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which is "Love." It's because fulfilling psychological and safety needs (the first two levels) are often the basics for survival in developed societies, and finding love is simply inherited in human nature. We have an innate need for social connections, relationships, and a sense of belonging.
b. I believe that there are a lot of factors that keep people from reaching the level of "Self-esteem Needs", such as negative self-beliefs, importance of external validation, past traumas or negative experiences and comparison with others. Some people don't have a good image about themselves and heavily rely on external validations, such as praise from others or material success. Past traumas and negative experiences such as childhood trauma, abuse or bullying can have a lasting impact on self-esteem, as well as constantly comparing oneself to others.
c. Self-actualization, as described in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, represents the realization of one's full potential, self-fulfillment, and personal growth. While many people may progress through various levels of the hierarchy and experience moments of self-actualization, I think it's pretty rare for individuals to reach a permanent state of continuous self-actualization throughout their lives.