Self-actualisation is described as which of the following?

• A. The desire to grow psychologically and fulfil one's full potential
• B. The rejection of personal growth
• C. A physiological need
• D. An external influence

Answer: (A)

Self-actualisation is about the growth of a person toward fulfilling their potential. In humanistic psychology, it sits at the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, describing the drive to develop one’s abilities, pursue meaning, and become who one is capable of becoming. It’s an internal process focused on personal growth, not a basic physiological need, not a rejection of growth, and not something imposed from outside. That makes the description “the desire to grow psychologically and fulfil one’s full potential” the best fit.