humanistic approach

Question 1

what is the main assumption of the humanistic approach?

Answer 1

every person has unique way of perceiving and understanding the world, subjective.

Question 2

what is self-actualisation?

Answer 2

all people have innate tendency for growth and fulfilment of potential.

Question 3

what is the pyramid used in this approach called?

Answer 3

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Question 4

what are the stages in hierarchy of needs (from bottom up)?

Answer 4

psychological needs, safety needs, love and belonging needs, esteem needs and self-actualisation

Question 5

what did Rogers say about self-actualisation?

Answer 5

only happens if positive self-regard. unconditional positive regard from others. congruence between ideal self and self image.

Question 6

what is incongruence?

Answer 6

gap between ideal self and self image due to conditional positive regard.

Question 7

what are conditions of love?

Answer 7

Placing limits or boundaries on parents’ love of their children; e.g. ‘I will only love you if…’.

Question 8

ao3 application

Answer 8

client centred therapy, decreases congruence, non directive, provides unconditional positive regard.

Question 9

ao3 non reductionist?

Answer 9

strength, rejects to simplify behaviour into smaller components, advocates holism

cp- not scientific therefore less reliable

Question 10

ao3 positive approach?

Answer 10

strength, optimistic and inspires others to reach self-actualisation, positive image of human condition

Question 11

ao3 cultural bias?

Answer 11

humanistic ideals linked to individualistic society, not generalisable to other populations