The humanistic approach

• What is Maslow‘s hierarchy of needs?

  • Self-actualisation
  • Esteem
  • Love/belonging
  • Safety
  • Physiological
• What does the humorist approach emphasise?

  The importance of subjective experience and self-determination.
• What is the belief of the humorist approach regarding free will?

  It rejects psychological approaches that deny free will and believes in human agency.
• How does the humorist approach view individuals in terms of development?

  It views individuals as active agents who can determine their own development.
• What is self-actualisation according to Maslow?

  It is the innate tendency to achieve one's full potential.
• What is the aim of Rogerian therapy?

  To help clients find their own solutions to their problems in a supportive environment.
• What are the three essential qualities a therapist should provide in Rogerian therapy?

  • Genuineness: The therapist is real and genuine.
  • Empathy: The therapist understands the client's feelings.
  • Unconditional positive regard: The therapist shows complete support and acceptance.
• What is congruence in the context of self-concept and ideal self?


  Congruence occurs when there is a match between the self-concept and the ideal self.
• What can lead to incongruence between self-concept and ideal self?

  A lack of positive regard from parents can lead to incongruence.
• How does the humorist approach differ from reductionist approaches?

  The humorist approach resists breaking down behavior into smaller components and advocates for a holistic view.
• • What cultural bias exists in the humorist approach?

  It primarily reflects individualistic cultures and may not apply to collectivist cultures.