A Bit Longer Description    Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) Born in Brooklyn, NY, Maslow was educated at City College of New York and the University of Wisconsin. Best known for his optimistic view of human nature and his hierarchy of needs. According to Maslow, self-actualization is a process, not an all-or-none phenomena. This process develops through five levels: physiological, safety, love & belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. Arranged in a hierarchy, development can not proceed to the next level until those needs are met. Self esteem, for example, can't be increased until one's physiological and safety needs have been met. Maslow believed that people are inherently good and that the process to self actualization is inevitable (if society nurtures it). People have a built in capacity for love which is shaped by society. Although each person is a unique individual, it is possible to distinguish between D and B motives. D motives are the result of deficiencies which must be met. In contrast, B motives are the result of growth needs, and seek to fulfill one's inner potential.    Carl Rogers (1902-1988) Born in Oak Park, Illinois, Rogers' family gave him a lot of direction as he grew up. They were close knit, hard working and fundamental Christians. In contrast, Rogers attended a liberal seminary (Union Theological), and established a therapy where the therapist is relatively weak. Rogers founded "nondirective" therapy. Later, he modified the approach and called it "client centered" because it stressed the client-therapist relationship and the importance of "unconditional regard" (total acceptance). Originally called "nondirective" therapy, the client was given no direction at all. The choice of topic was purely that of the client. Later, Rogers modified his approach, and called it "client centered." Stressing the client-therapist relationship and the importance of "unconditional regard" (total acceptance), Rogers provided a warm, friendly (home-like?) environment.