Humanistic approach

• What is the primary focus of humanistic psychology?


  Promoting personal growth and self-actualization
• How does humanistic psychology differ from behaviorism?


  Humanistic psychology focuses on inner experiences and personal meaning
• What does self-actualization refer to in humanistic psychology?


  It refers to the innate drive to reach one's full potential
• What is phenomenology in the context of humanistic psychology?


  It emphasizes subjective experience and personal perception of reality
• What does the principle of inherent goodness in humanistic psychology suggest?


  It suggests that humans are inherently good and strive for growth
• How does holism relate to humanistic psychology?


  Holism considers the whole person rather than just isolated traits or behaviors
• What is the belief in free will according to humanistic psychology?


  It is the belief that individuals can make choices and control their own destiny
• What are the key principles of humanistic psychology?


  • Self-actualization: Innate drive to reach full potential
  • Phenomenology: Emphasis on subjective experience
  • Free will: Capacity to make choices
  • Inherent goodness: Humans strive for growth
  • Holism: Considering the whole person
• Who developed the hierarchy of needs in humanistic psychology?


  Abraham Maslow
• What is client-centered therapy and who pioneered it?


  Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive environment for self-exploration, pioneered by Carl Rogers
• What did Rollo May explore in humanistic psychology?


  Existential psychology and the importance of personal responsibility
• What did Virginia Satir contribute to humanistic psychology?


  She developed family therapy approaches based on humanistic principles
• What are the applications of humanistic psychology?

  • Psychotherapy: Client-centered and Gestalt therapy
  • Education: Student-centered and experiential learning
  • Organizational Psychology: Employee-centered management
  • Counseling: Career and relationship counseling
  • Social Work: Strength-based approaches
• How can a teacher implement humanistic principles in their classroom?


  By encouraging students to choose their own research topics based on personal interests
• How does the humanistic approach compare to cognitive psychology?


  Humanistic psychology emphasizes subjective experiences, while cognitive psychology focuses on mental processes
• What is the main difference between humanistic psychology and psychoanalysis?


  Humanistic psychology emphasizes conscious experiences, while psychoanalysis focuses on unconscious motivations
• If a psychologist helps a client explore personal values and find meaning in their experiences, which approach are they using?


  Humanistic psychology
• What is the unique emphasis of the humanistic approach in psychology?


  Personal potential and subjective experience