Maslow Flashcards
what is humanism
philosophical approach that emphasizes human worth and centrality of human values.
in contrast to other approaches, humanism
emphasizes on active, creative and spontaneous qualities of human beings. emphasis on inner capacity
draws from existentialism’s focus on purpose and meaning and the idea that our existence is dependent on our relationship with others
focuses on helping people realize their inner potentials through dialogue, relationship, self disclosure …etc.
humanistic psychology is considered as ___ force
a third force
along with psycholoanalysis and behaviorism
Basic Assumptions of Motivation (5):
Holistic approach = we look at the person as a WHOLE
motivation is complex = a person’s behavior stems from multiple motives at once
being continually motivated = even though we can satisfy 1 motive, another will be replaced
all people everywhere are motivated by the same basic needs (we all require to satisfy the basics)
and our motivations are arranged on a hierarchy
Hierarchy of Needs - purpose
Lower needs must be satisfied before higher needs
they are known as conative needs because they are associated with willful and purposeful striving
list the needs hierarchy
physiological needs = satisfy hunger and thirst
safety = the world is organized and predictable, need to feel safe
belonging and love = need to love and be loved, to belong and be accepted , need to avoid loneliness and separation
self esteem = achievement, competence, independence, need for recognition and respect from others
self actualization = Need to live up our fullest and unique potential
D-needs vs B-needs
D-Needs (Deficit Needs): Physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem.
- lower part of the scale
B-Needs (Being Needs): Self-actualization/self-transcendence
- higher part of the scale
Self-Actualizing People according to maslow
Fully human, creative, moving toward self-fulfillment
Criteria for Self-Actualizers Maslow
Free from pathology
progressed through hierarchy and embrace the B values
being able to use one’s own talent, potentials, capabilities
Characteristics of Self-Actualizing People:
theres 15 - not sure to know all
Peak Experiences:
a rare experience of extreme joy and accomplishment
– they are important data for understanding an individual’s unique personality
– during the peak experiences, we seem to transcend the self and be at one with the world
how does peak experience help understand personality
it helps you get insight on HOW to maintain a healthy and mature personality
happens amongst people who self actualized
foundation to personality and life goals - provides a sense of meaning and purpose
Maslow’s View of Therapy
aim to Help clients learn how to embrace B-values,
says psychotherapy must not be value free - everyone has the inherent tendency to move toward a better self (self actualization)
have goals reflect hierarchy of needs
