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Self-actualization, autism and ageing

Sunflower

I have been thinking a lot about the meaning of life (I always do, but this intensifies as I approach the New Year and another birthday). Maslow's hierarchy of needs fascinates me, and as I get older I think more about self-actualization.

It occurred to me that my recent ASD diagnosis is an important step in achieving a positive old age. There's a new test to assess self-actualization here - I just took it and was surprised by my high score.

When I took the test it occurred to me that some of my autistic traits actively promote self-actualization. It would be interesting to know what you think about this.

Here is a link to the Self-actualization test, just in case you want to take it:

www.scottbarrykaufman.com/.../

(Happy Christmas by the way!) 

  • in reply to Disambiguating Cynosure

    My “ Equanimity was quite low as well, 5.0.

    liking your three high points, yay,,, I could have guessed anyway, Lol.

    take care and once you have run away turn around and run back here,,,,please,,,, I hope you “Accept” you have a great deal of “Purpose” here and “ morally” obliged to consider my request,,, Ner Stuck out tongue winking eye,,, Lol. 

    Take care DC great to see you back,

    x()x

  • Greetings... I had chance, and tried this Link. Why does it require Birth Year and Initials of the Name? 

    I scored 124.

    'Based on 522 others', '71.44% Higher.'

    Acceptance,  Purpose,  Good Moral Intuition.

    ...Sounds like I have a lot of determination and feel good about it...? Good thing I have that 'Moral Intuition', to keep it in check, I think. The lowest was Equanimity... so I am running away after Posting this, now... (!)

  • I scored 110

    Your top three sources of self actualisation are:

    continued Freshness of appreciation.

    Good Moral Intuition.

    Creative Spirit.

  • in reply to Plastic

    Am I going to die?

    ....

    possibly?

  • I score 133 with percentile score of 86.44%

    Ok - what does in mean?

    Is that good or bad?

    Am I going to die?

  • I scored 110.

    Your top three sources of self-actualization are:
    - Continued Freshness of Appreciation
    - Creative Spirit
    - Acceptance

    ——-

    i turn 44 next week... There’s still time to sort the Elephant out!

  • Mine is: Your total self-actualization score is 103.

    Your top three sources of self-actualization are:
    - Efficient Perception of Reality
    - Authenticity
    - Good Moral Intuition

    Lowest score is Peak Experiences

  • 118

    Your top three sources of self-actualization are: - Efficient Perception of Reality - Continued Freshness of Appreciation - Authenticity

    Wouldn't say it's too inaccurate.

    Nosey bastards though! Quite a lot of questions after the test.

    To demonstrate my three qualities here is my opinion on the psychologist who devised the tests hair.

    He has a lot of hair and an impressive hairline, mine isn't as good, but that's why hats exist, they are awesome, however I would accept half of his hair gladly.

    I'd like to meet a Disco king psychologist.

  • in reply to Martian Tom

    128 - or 78.92%

    Your top three sources of self-actualization are:
    - Good Moral Intuition
    - Creative Spirit
    - Purpose

    Okay.  That's reassuring... Slight smile

  • Happy Christmas, Sunflower! DogCat

    Good to read that you're looking at it in this positive way.  I'm off to take the test now.

    I met a woman at a workshop in the summer who was finally diagnosed at 72.  Never too late!

    Have a great day xx