Humanist approach

• What is the concept of free will in humans?


  Humans are self-determining and have free will.
• How do external and internal influences affect human free will?


  Humans are affected by external and internal influences but are also active agents in their development.
• What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs related to self-actualization?


  • The self and ideal self must be congruent for personal growth.
  • A large gap between the two selves leads to incongruence and low self-esteem.
  • The bottom four deficiency needs must be met before self-actualization can occur.
• Why would it be difficult to write a psychology essay if basic needs are unmet?


  Because being hungry or tired can hinder the ability to focus and perform well.
• What is required to progress through Maslow's hierarchy of needs?


  You can only progress once the current need in the sequence has been met.
• What did Rogers claim about issues experienced in adulthood?


  They are often rooted in childhood and linked to a lack of unconditional positive regard.
• What is the role of unconditional positive regard in client-centered therapy?


  It helps build self-worth that clients may have failed to receive as children.
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the humanist approach in psychology?


  Strengths:

  • Non-reductionist, considers individuals as unique.
  • Advocates holism, understanding the whole person.
  • More valid as it considers meaningful behavior in context.

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Lacks empirical evidence, being a loose set of concepts.
  • Culture bias, more aligned with individualistic cultures.
• Why is the humanist approach considered a positive approach in psychology?


  It promotes a positive image of the human condition and sees people as good and free to control their lives.
• What cultural bias exists in the humanist approach?


  It is more associated with individualistic cultures and may not align with collective cultures.
• How does the humanist approach relate to cultural context?


  It may not apply universally and is a product of the cultural context in which it was developed.