Humanistic psychology

Question 1

humanistic psychology

Answer 1

emphasises the importance of subjective experience and each person’s capacity for self-determination

person centred approach

Question 2

Free will

Answer 2

notion that humans can make choices and are not determined by biological or external forces

Question 3

Self actualisation

Answer 3

the desire to grow psychologically and fulfil one’s full potential - becoming what you are capable of

• every person has an innate tendency to achieve their full potential
• represents the uppermost level of MASLOW’S hierarchy of needs

Question 4

Hierarchy of needs

Answer 4

a 5 levelled hierarchal sequence in which basic needs (such as hunger) must be satisfied before higher psychological needs (such as esteem and self-actualisation) can be achieved

1. psychological needs
2. safety and security
3. love and belongingness
4. self-esteem
5. self-actualisation

Question 5

self

Answer 5

the ideas and vales that characterise ‘I’ and ‘me’ and includes perception and valuing of ‘what I am’ and ‘what I can do’

Question 6

Congruence

Answer 6

the aim of Rogerian therapy; when the self-concept and ideals elf are seen to broadly accord or match

Question 7

conditions of worth

Answer 7

when a parent places limits or boundaries on their love of children; for instance, a parent saying to a child ‘I will only love you if…’