Humanistic Approach - Assumptions + Maslow

Question 1

what are the 3 assumptions of the Humanistic approach?

Answer 1

1. People have free will and are self-determining.
2. Each person is unique (idiographic approach).
   Psychologists should study the whole person, not just isolated aspects (holism).

Question 2

define the term free will.

Answer 2

assumes that we have active control over out thoughts and behaviour and that we are free to chose (and therefore responsible for) our own actions

Question 3

how many levels to the hierarchy of needs

Answer 3

5

Question 4

how can someone progress up the hierarchy ?

Answer 4

A person can only progress up the hierarchy when the more basic need underneath it has been met.

Question 5

name all mallow stages of the maslow hierarchy of needs in order, from bottom to top.

Answer 5

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

Question 6

give example of physiological needs.

Answer 6

oxygen, food,water,drink, warmth, sleep

Question 7

give example of safety needs

Answer 7

protection,security, order, law

Question 8

give example of Belonging and love needs.

Answer 8

Family, friendships, intimate relationships, affection

Question 9

give example of self esteem needs.

Answer 9

Self-respect, status, recognition of competence

Question 10

give example of self actualisation

Answer 10

Personal growth , fulfilment

Question 11

the humanistic approach doesn’t describe itself as scientific, why?

Answer 11

the scientific method is too objective (free from personal opinion and bias)