Humanistic Approach

• What is a key assumption of the Humanistic Approach regarding people?

  All people are unique
• How does the Humanistic Approach view the perception of the world by individuals?

  Every person has their own unique way of perceiving and understanding the world
• What is the aim of the Humanistic Approach compared to other psychological approaches?

  The aim is to understand people subjectively, not objectively
• What does the Humanistic Approach assert about free will?

  Every individual can assert free will and consciously control their own destiny
• What are the key components of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

  • Personal growth involves developing and changing to become fulfilled and goal-oriented
  • Important psychological barriers may prevent reaching potential
• What is the focus of personal growth in the Humanistic Approach?

  It is concerned with developing and changing as a person to become fulfilled
• What is self-actualization in the context of the Humanistic Approach?


  It is the process by which an individual reaches their full potential
• What must be met before working towards self-actualization according to the Humanistic Approach?

  All four levels of Maslow's hierarchy must be met
• How does the Humanistic Approach regard personal growth?

  It regards personal growth as essential for becoming satisfied and goal-oriented
• What is congruence according to Rogers in the Humanistic Approach?

  It is when an individual's actual self-image is broadly equivalent to their ideal self-image
• What happens if there is too big a gap between the actual self-image and ideal self-image?

  The person will experience perceptions of inadequacy and poor psychological health
• What is the concept of 'Conditions of Worth' in Rogers' theory?

  It refers to the boundaries or limits on love set by parents that can cause future psychological problems
• How does Rogers' client-centered therapy help individuals?

  It helps reduce the gap between self-concept and ideal self through unconditional positive regard
• What is the role of the therapist in Rogers' client-centered therapy?

  The therapist provides unconditional positive regard that the client failed to receive as a child
• What are the goals of Rogers' client-centered therapy (CCT)?

  • Revolves around genuineness, acceptance, and empathy
  • Provides unconditional positive regard
  • Studies the whole person in their environmental context
  • Creates a supportive environment for self-actualization