The humanistic approach

Question 1

What are the assumptions of the humanistic approach

Answer 1

• free will
• self actualistation

Question 3

What is free will?

Answer 3

• the humanistic approach claims humans have free will and can determine their own development

Question 4

What is Maslows hierarchy of needs?

Answer 4

• he developed a hierachy of needs that motivate us
• the list is psychological needs, safety and security, love and belongingness, self-esteem, and self actualisation

Question 5

What is self actualisation?

Answer 5

• the fufilling of our potential and becoming what you are capable of

Question 6

What is self, congruence and conditions of worth

Answer 6

• Rogers came up with ones self must have congruence to their ideal self’s. If there is too much of a gap, self actualisation is not possible
• rogers developed client- centered therapy to change conditions of worth to counteract low self esteem

Question 7

What are two strengths?

Answer 7

• it is not reductionist and takes into account all behaviour including cognitive and behavioural processes and how this effects our development
  -it is positive and optimistic, seeing humans as capable of reaching their full potential and being in control of their lifes

Question 8

What is a limitation?

Answer 8

• it is culturally biased and individual freedom and personal growth may only be normal in western and individualist cultures. whereas in collectivist cultures, there may be an importance of interdependence