Personality Notes pt. 7

Question 1

Humanistic Psychology

Answer 1

A perspective that focuses on the study of conscious experience, the individual’s freedom to choose, and the individual’s capacity for personal growth

• Emphasizes conscious experience
• Focuses on free will and creative abilities
• Studies all factors relevant to the human condition

Question 2

Abraham Maslow

Answer 2

Was a humanistic psychologist who propose the hierarchy of needs, with self-actualization as one of the ultimate psychological needs

Question 3

Self-Actualization

Answer 3

According to Maslow, an ultimate psychological need that arises after basic physical and psychological needs are met and self-esteem is achieved; the motivation to realize our full and unique potential

Question 4

Carl Rogers

Answer 4

Was a humanistic psychologist who developed client-centered therapy and stressed the important of acceptance, genuineness, and empathy in fostering human growth

Question 5

Empathy

Answer 5

• Sharing thoughts and understanding
• Listening and reflecting the other person’s feelings

Question 6

Unconditioned Positive Regard

Answer 6

According to Rogers, an attitude of total acceptance toward another person

• People can be more open with those that express unconditional positive regard towards them

Question 7

Genuineness

Answer 7

Freely expressing one’s feelings and not being afraid to disclose details about oneself

Question 8

Evaluation Humanism

Answer 8

• Humanism has influenced therapy, child-rearing, and the workplace
• Misinterpretation of unconditional positive regard
• Difficulty scientifically testing the theory
• Laid the foundation for positive psychology