Humanistic Approach Flashcards
What is the approaches assumption
Person centered approach for self actualization
Who developed the approach and when
Abraham Maslow
1950s
What 3 main concepts does the approach support
Free-will to self actualize
importance of subjective experience
idiographic approach
What does the hierarchy of needs show
All levels to be met for self actualization
What’s the highest level on the hierarchy
Self actualization
personal growth, fulfillment
What’s the lowest level on the hierarchy
Phycological needs
air, water, food, sex, sleep
What’s the 2nd lowest level on the hierarchy
Safety
law, stability, security
What’s the 3rd lowest level on the hierarchy
Belonging and Love
family, relationships
What’s the 2nd highest level on the hierarchy
Aesthetic
appreciation, beauty
What’s the 3rd highest level on the hierarchy of needs
Cognition
solve problems, think
What is the middle (4th) level on the hierarchy of needs
Self esteem
achievement, status, responsibility
Who was carl Rodgers
Humanistic phycologist
1902-1982
What was Carl Rodgers contribution
Client centered psychotherapy (introspection)
Congruence (perceived self matches ideal self)
incongruence (perceived self doesn’t match ideal self)
Positives of the approach
Non reductionist
Positive approach
Negatives of Approach
Limited application and impact
Cultural bias
Untestable
Subjective
