humanistic appraoch Flashcards
1
Q
explain free will
A
- believes humans are self determining and have free will
- they reject scientific models
- believe we are all unique
- person centred approach to psychology
2
Q
evaluate the positive approach
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STRENGTH
- praised for bringing the person back into psychology
- promoting a positive image of humans
- sees people have potential to control their lives
3
Q
explain self actualisation
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- every1 has innate tendency to achieve full potential
- lower levels must be met before =self actualisation
- personal growth is essential
- some psychological barriers prevent person from reaching potential
4
Q
evaluate limited application of humanistic approach
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WEAKNESS
- little real world application
- revolutionary counselling technique
- limited impact within psychology
- lacking real evidence due to abstract concepts
5
Q
explain self congruence and conations of worth
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- for personal growth to be achieved self actualisation should have congruence w/ ideal self
- if too many gaps exist selfA will not be possible
- client centred therapy is needed to deal with problems
6
Q
explain how client centred therapy is used?
A
- helps people cope with problems
- blames childhood experiences+low self esteem
- due to lack of unconditional positive regard
- therapist gives unconditional positive regard
7
Q
evaluate how the humanistic approach it not reductionist?
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STRENGTH
- advocate holism
- subjective experiences can only be understood by considering the whole person
- considers meaningful human behaviour in real life
8
Q
what are the different stages of maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
A
- physiological needs (food)
- safety and security (health)
- love and belonging(friendship)
- self esteem (confidence)
- self actualisation(inner potential)
9
Q
what are the 4 lower levels of the pyramid called and the top level?
A
- deficiency needs (4)
- growth need (1)
