1 List and define three of Henry Murrays needs 2 For one of

1. List and define three of Henry Murray\'s needs.

2. For one of the needs, provide an example of an occupation that would help to satisfy that need and explain why.

3. For another need, describe how the need can cause trouble for a person in an occupational role.

Solution

1. Henry Murray\'s needs:

2. Example 1: A pediatric psychiatrist has a 100% work satisfaction as her need for nurturance is being satisfied as due to occupational choice she has the opportunity to treat and take care of small children.

3. Example 2: A person working at a ceo post has no work or life satisfaction, but he is earning more as compared to his peers. here the individual is focusing only on his primary needs but his secondary needs are not satisfied as his marraige is also falling apart due to extra hours he puts in his work.