Do you think it's human nature to want to be judged? Why or why not?

esteem is part of many needs-hierarchy theories, not the least of which is Maslow's hierarchy of needs. This survey seems fairly pointless to me.

http://web.utk.edu/~gwynne/maslow.HTM

"To worry about what other's think of them", maybe, I'm not sure if that's the same as being "judged" by them though. "Judge" sounds a bit of a harsh word for the complexity of human relationships. Although it maybe human nature, some people suffer from this more than others, obviously.

It's human nature to want to be judged positively, I think. People don't want to be judged negatively.

Yes, I think we all want to know where and how we stand. If you compare yourself WITH yourself, you'll always come out a winner. The thing about self improvement is comparing yourself to something better. So we always need the judging, whether it's outgoing or incoming. How else will we discover boundaries? I believe judgements are "choices" of free will.

I dunno.

I don't know. It may not be human nature, although plenty of people want it; they mostly want to be judged well, though. I know approval (from certain people in particular) is very important to me--probably more than it should be. On the other hand, I couldn't care less about the judgment or approval of many other people.

Not everyone does want judgment/approval, though; I'm inclined to think it's a question of upbringing and maybe individual temperament, but maybe it's not human nature. I'm not sure.

I don't think it's human nature as a rule. Some people want to be judged, others don't.

Some people do, some don't.

No, but everyone worries about it

I think that's the first time I've heard you say that! I 'm sure that I'm wrong, but it took me back when I read it. Normally it seems that you have something more to say...or you say nothing at all.

I was a social work/psych major....let me have my fun!

I think most people would prefer appreciated, but judged is close.

fair enough

Hey...there's a first time for everything Chris.

It's human nature to want to judge other people.

but that was not the question...

I think we missed a few emoticons

I think it's human nature to seek approval, but I don't think that's the same.

it's interesting...Jason and I had a conversation about this topic before I posted it...and your answer is about as close to his, as anyone has gotten.

Maybe you should have married me instead!

I'm not sure, but all I know is that I'm that way so it must be true!

To be judged? or To Judge?? That is the question......
Seriously, a judgement is an opinion...based on the experience (on lack of) one has with the issue to be judged. Even a judaical judge forms an opinion...we have opinions about everything all day long. Sometimes we voice them, sometimes we do not.

Yes, because I believe most people want recognition or attention for the way they are and for the different things they accomplish.

What would the point be in ever doing anything if nobody even cared to notice??

Yes, we want people to judge us as good people who they'd be willing to be friends with.

Assuming everything is subjective...yes. I feel the need for affirmation from people that I respect, but then again I hate to be judged. Go figure.

No, never heard people wanting to be judged.

I think its human nature to want to and TO judge, never heard of wanting to BE JUDEGED though.

but sometimes if you have a big enough ego, you'd want for other people to judge and talk about you no matter what, even if its negative. Its when they're not talking that you should be worried.

You are probably right. I wouldn't know first hand, though.. I'd rather not be talked about at all than be judged negatively.

Some body of people must have decided it is because there are so many people doing the judging. Judging someone fit or unfit, stable or unstable, rich or poor, right or wrong. All this clamoring for approval is ruining my life buzz.

i dont want to be judged....that says enough....id prefer to be by myself without having to interact with other people

i think we all just let media play into our thoughts and decisions too much

why why why what were you thinking

nope never judge a book by it's cover!

it is someones elses opinion. and opinions are like butt-holes, everyone's got one