Humanistic Approach

Question 1

Free-will

Answer 1

The ability of an individual to choose a course of action, or to act a certain way

Question 2

Self-actulisation

Answer 2

The ultimate state of existence that any individual can achieve

Question 3

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Answer 3

All levels need to be fulfilled to reach self-actualisation
Self-actualisation
Need for esteem
Need for love & belonging
Need for safety
Physiological needs

Question 4

Congruence

Answer 4

When there is similarity between a person’s real self and their ideal self

Question 5

Incongurence

Answer 5

Differences between the perceived & ideal self
Rogers believed incongruence could lead to psychological problems

Question 6

Conditions of worth

Answer 6

Requirements that an individual believes they need to achieve to earn positive regard from others

Question 7

Client Centred Therapy (CCT)

Answer 7

A counselling approach that believes the whole person should be studied in their environmental context (idiographic and holistic)