the humanistic approach

• What is the main focus of humanistic psychology?

  It emphasizes free will and personal growth.
• Who are the key figures associated with the emergence of humanistic psychology?

  Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow
• What does the humanistic approach argue about free will?

  It argues that individuals have the capacity to choose their actions.
• What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

  A theory that prioritizes human needs from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.
• What are the levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

  1. Physiological needs
  2. Safety and security
  3. Love and belongingness
  4. Self-esteem
  5. Self-actualization
• What must be met before a person can achieve self-actualization according to Maslow?

  Deficiency needs must be met first.
• What is self-actualization?

  It is the realization of one's full potential.
• What does Rogers believe is necessary for personal growth?

  Congruence between the self-concept and the ideal self.
• What is incongruence?

  It is the mismatch between the ideal self and the actual self.
• What is the aim of client-centered therapy (CCT) developed by Rogers?

  To reduce the gap between self-image and ideal self.
• What is a strength of the humanistic approach?

  It has useful applications in therapeutic treatment.
• What is a limitation of the humanistic approach?

  It is often considered unscientific.
• How do humanistic psychologists prefer to conduct research?

  They favor qualitative methods, particularly unstructured interviews.
• What criticism do other approaches have regarding humanistic methods?

  They view them as unscientific, vague, and open to bias.
• What does the humanistic approach state about free will?

  It explicitly states that people have free will.
• What is the potential issue with the concept of conditions of worth in the humanistic approach?

  It can lead to parent blaming for individuals not achieving self-actualization.
• How might a humanistic psychologist respond to a client who feels they cannot achieve their potential?

  They would encourage the client to explore their self-concept and ideal self.
• What are the strengths and limitations of the humanistic approach?

  Strengths:

  • Useful applications in therapy
  • Emphasizes free will

  
  

  Limitations:

  • Considered unscientific
  • Accused of parent blaming
• What is an example of a question that might be asked in an exam regarding the humanistic approach?

  Explain why humanistic psychologists have rejected the scientific method.