Humanistic Perspective

Question 1

the “third force” in psychology
that focuses on those aspects of personality that make people uniquely human, such as subjective feelings and freedom of choice

Answer 1

Humanistic Perspective

Question 2

the striving to fulfill one’s innate capacities and capabilities.

Answer 2

Self-Actualizing Tendency

Question 3

the image of oneself that develops from interactions with important significant people in one’s life.

Answer 3

Self-Concept

Question 4

an individual’s awareness of his or her own personal characteristics and level of functioning.

Answer 4

Self

Question 5

warmth, affection, love, and respect that come from significant others in one’s life.

Answer 5

Positive Regard

Question 6

referring to the warmth, respect,
and accepting atmosphere created by the therapist for the client in person-centered therapy; positive regard that is given without conditions or strings attached.

Answer 6

Unconditional Positive Regard

Question 7

positive regard that is given only when the person is doing what the providers of positive regard wish.

Answer 7

Conditional Positive Regard

Question 8

a person who is in touch with and trusting of the deepest, innermost urges, and feelings.

Answer 8

Fully Functioning Person