Humanistic Approach

Question 1

Define Free will

Answer 1

Humans can make choices and are not determined by biological/external forces

Question 2

Define Holism

Answer 2

Theories or approaches which propose that it only makes sense to study a whole system rather than constituent parts.

Question 3

Define self-actualisation

Answer 3

The desire to grow psychologically and fulfill one’s potential - achieving and becoming what you are ultimately capable of, i.e. Becoming the best person you can possibly be.

Question 4

Define self concept

Answer 4

The way in which a person sees themselves, I.e. What u am, what I can do.

Question 5

Define ideal self

Answer 5

The person an individual wants to be

Question 6

Define congruence

Answer 6

How close your self concept and ideal self are. This is important as it shows us how close we are to self-actualisation

Question 7

Define conditions of worth

Answer 7

When parents set ‘boundaries’ or ‘limits’ on their love for their child or you self impose ‘imaginary’ boundaries on yourself e.g. If I do this then my parents won’t love me.

Question 8

Define conditional positive regard

Answer 8

When a parent places conditions on their love for their children e.g. “I will only love you if you get all A’s”

Question 9

Define unconditional positive regard

Answer 9

When a parent places no conditions on their love for their children e.g. “I will love you regardless of the grades you get”