Humanistic Psychology

• What do most psychologists pride themselves on?

  Calling themselves scientists
• How do cognitive and social learning theorists conduct their research?

  By conducting carefully controlled experiments
• 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 tend to be simplistic and ignore the complexity of human behavior
• What do humanists believe is necessary for a valid explanation of behavior?

  It must include all factors that influence behavior and their interactions
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• What is the focus of humanistic psychology?

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

  Because behaviors have multiple interacting causes
• How do humanists view the concept of free will?

  They believe people can consciously decide their own behaviors
• What do humanists disagree with regarding other psychological approaches?

  They disagree with reductionist explanations of behavior
• What is a holistic explanation of behavior according to humanists?

  It considers multiple variables and their interactions
• What is a limitation of conducting scientific research according to humanists?

  Experiments require altering just one independent variable
• Why do humanists prefer case studies over experiments?

  They allow for understanding an individual's unique experience
• What is self-actualization in 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
• How does a father in a refugee camp satisfy his physiological needs according to Maslow's hierarchy?

  By locating food and a warm shelter
• What is the father's next concern after satisfying physiological needs in a refugee camp?

  Ensuring the safety of his family
• What does congruence mean in the context of Carl Rogers' theory?

  When the perceived self matches the ideal self
• What happens if there is a gap between the ideal self and perceived self?

  The person is incongruent and cannot achieve self-actualization
• What are the two ways to become congruent according to 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 criticism of the humanistic approach regarding its scientific validity?

  It lacks empirical evidence to support its claims
• How has Maslow's hierarchy of needs been applied outside of psychology?

  In business, sports, education, and healthcare
• What is a potential cultural bias in the humanistic approach?

  It reflects a Western individualistic perspective
• How do collectivist cultures view self-actualization compared to individualistic cultures?

  They prioritize group success over personal achievement
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