The Humanistic Approach

• What do most psychologists pride themselves on being?

  Scientists
• How do cognitive and social learning theorists conduct their research?

  They conduct carefully controlled experiments to inform their assumptions
• What is the main belief of humanists regarding the scientific study of psychology?

  They reject the idea that psychology can be studied scientifically
• What do humanists argue about psychological explanations?

  They argue that explanations should include all factors influencing behavior
• What are the key features of the psych boost app?

  • Flashcards
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  • Key term tester
• What is the main focus of humanistic psychology?

  How humans can perform at their best
• Why do humanists believe humans are too complex to study scientifically?

  Because human behavior has many interacting variables
• How do humanists view the relationship between behavior and its causes?

  They believe behavior is influenced by multiple interacting factors
• What do humanists think about free will?

  They believe people can consciously decide their own behaviors
• How might a biological psychologist explain aggression?

  By arguing it has a genetic origin
• What is a holistic explanation of behavior according to humanists?

  It includes all factors and their interactions influencing behavior
• Why can't humanists conduct scientific experiments?

  Because they cannot isolate a single independent variable
• What is a criticism of the humanistic approach regarding empirical evidence?

  Humanistic claims lack empirical evidence to support them
• What is self-actualization according to humanistic psychology?

  It is the realization of one's full potential
• What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

  • Physiological needs
  • Safety needs
  • Love and belongingness
  • Esteem needs
  • Self-actualization
• What is the first concern of a father escaping a civil war with his family according to Maslow's hierarchy?

  To satisfy the physiological needs of his family
• What does Carl Rogers say is necessary for self-actualization?

  Congruence between perceived self and ideal self
• How can someone become congruent according to Carl Rogers?

  By aspiring to a realistic ideal self and receiving unconditional positive regard
• What is client-centered therapy?

  • Focuses on the present and future
  • Helps clients become congruent
  • Therapist supports clients in finding their own solutions
  • Provides unconditional positive regard
• What is a potential cultural bias in the humanistic approach?

  It reflects a Western individualistic perspective
• How has Maslow's hierarchy of needs been applied outside of psychology?

  In business, sports, education, and healthcare
• What do biological and behavioral psychologists argue against the humanist perspective on free will?

  They argue that the sense of agency is an illusion
• What is the role of a therapist in client-centered therapy?

  To support clients in finding their own solutions
• Who is a notable humanistic psychologist mentioned in the material?

  Carl Rogers
• What is the significance of unconditional positive regard in achieving self-actualization?

  It helps individuals develop a healthy self-concept
• How do humanists view the complexity of human behavior?

  They see it as requiring a holistic approach to understand