Humanistic and SLT Approach Comparison

• What is one key difference between the humanistic approach and social learning theory (SLT)?


  Their stance on the free will - determinism debate
• What does the humanistic approach suggest about free will?


  Individuals are free to make their own conscious choices
• What does SLT agree with regarding behavior?


  Environmental determinism, suggesting we have no control over our behavior
• Why does the humanistic approach support the idea of free will?


  It argues that behavior is too complex to be predetermined
• What is necessary for achieving self-actualization according to the humanistic approach?


  Individuals need to be free to make their own choices
• How does SLT view the factors that influence behavior?


  Behavior is predetermined by what we learn through those we identify with
• What is a limitation of the humanistic approach compared to SLT?


  The humanistic approach cannot be generalized to everyone
• Why might one argue that SLT is more reliable than the humanistic approach?


  SLT can be applied to everyone, making it more reliable in determining human behavior
• What are the main strengths of the humanistic approach and SLT?


  • Humanistic Approach:
  • Focuses on individual uniqueness
  • Emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization
  • SLT:
  • Applicable to a wider population
  • Based on observable behaviors and learning processes