Approaches- Humanistic approach and comparison of approaches

Question 1

What is humanistic psychology ?

Answer 1

An approach to understanding behaviour that focuses on the importance of individual experience and each persons ability to determine their own choices and behaviours

Question 2

What are the 4 basic assumptions of the Humanistic approach ?

Answer 2

1- Every individual is unique
2- Humans have free will
3- People should be viewed holistically
4- The scientific method is not appropriate to measure behaviour

Question 3

What are the 5 components of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (top to bottom) ?

Answer 3

1- Self actualisation
2- Self esteem
3- Love and belonging
4- Safety and security
5- Physiological needs

Question 4

What is self congruence ?

Answer 4

Refers to the similarity between a persons ideal self and their own self image

Question 5

What is incongruence ?

Answer 5

Disparity between ideal self and self image

Question 6

What is self actualisation ?

Answer 6

The desire to grow psychologically and fulfil ones full potential- become what you are capable of

Question 7

What are conditions of worth ?

Answer 7

When a parent places limits on boundaries of love for their children

Question 8

What are some strengths of the humanistic approach ?

Answer 8

• It is not reductionist
• It is optimistic

Question 9

What are some limitations of the humanistic approach ?

Answer 9

• It is culturally biased
• It has little real world application