Humanistic approach (2) Flashcards
How did Rodgers apply Maslow’s work to help people become psychologically happy
He believed that in order for a person to be truly happy and reach self-actualisation there must be congruence between their perceived self and their ideal self
What is the perceived and ideal self
Perceived self- how we see ourselves in real life
Ideal self- the person we want to be
What is congruence
When there is a similarity between a person’s ideal self and their perceived self
What is incongruence
When there is a big difference between a person’s ideal self and their perceived self
What could have happened in childhood that leads to incongruence
Parents show conditional positive regard by placing conditions or worth on child
What are conditions of worth
Parent placing limits or boundaries on their love of their children
What is the aim of client-centred therapy
Increase person’s feelings of self-worth and reduce incongruence between ideal and perceived self
Which three traits should a Rogerian therapist show
Genuineness, empathy and unconditional positive regard
What is meant by client-centred therapy being non-directive
People viewed as ‘clients’ and experts of our own condition, whilst a therapist acts a guide
