Humanistic Approach

Question 1

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

Answer 1

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (Triangle, first is top, last is bottom)

Self-Actualization
Being accepting for others, good sense of morality, being non-judgmental, imagination & creative, achieves full potential.

Esteem
Being an individual, confidence, respecting other people, respecting yourself.

Love & Belonging
Being intimate with others, having an identity, having friends, trusting other people.

Safety
Being healthy, having an income, living in a safe environment, having stability

Physiological
A good night’s sleep, have a place to live, having breakfast, having clean clothes.

The idea behind it is that your higher needs can’t be met if your lower needs haven’t been met.

Question 2

What is Free Will?

Answer 2

Refers to the choices we make in life, the paths we go down and their consequences.

Question 3

Self-Actualisation?

Answer 3

The human desire for self-fulfilment and developing ones potential.

Question 4

Congruence?

Answer 4

When a persons ‘ideal self’ is consistent with their actual behaviour (self image).