the humanistic approach Flashcards
(12 cards)
What does the humanistic approach emphasize in understanding behavior?
Importance of subjective experience and each person’s capacity for self-determinism.
What role does free will play in the humanistic approach?
People have free will and are ‘active agents’ who can determine their own development.
What are ‘conditions of worth’ according to Rogers?
Limits a parent places on their love, like ‘I will only love you if…’, causing problems in adulthood.
What is self-actualisation?
The desire to grow psychologically and fulfill one’s potential.
Where is self-actualisation in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
It is the highest level; all other needs must be fulfilled first.
What is the goal of Rogerian therapy?
To achieve congruence, where the ideal self and actual self match.
How do humanistic therapies view patients?
As ‘experts’ of their own conditions who are encouraged to find their own solutions with therapist support.
What are the levels of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
Physiological needs, safety and security, love and belongingness, self-esteem, and self-actualisation.
What cultural bias exists in humanistic psychology?
It reflects Western individualist values and may be seen as selfish in Eastern collectivist cultures that prioritize group needs.
Why does humanism lack scientific credibility?
It lacks empirical evidence and systematic measurement; concepts like self-actualisation and congruence are subjective and vary individually.
How has Rogers’ client-centred therapy impacted counselling psychology?
It emphasizes free will and current problem-solving, influencing therapy in the USA and UK.
How does Roger’s therapy differ from Freud’s approach?
Roger’s focuses on present issues and self-improvement, while Freud’s dwells on childhood experiences.
