Humanistic

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

  By conducting carefully controlled experiments
• What do most psychologists pride themselves on?

  Calling themselves scientists
• What do humanists reject about psychology?

  The idea that psychology can be studied scientifically
• What do humanists believe is the only valid explanation for behavior?

  One that includes all factors influencing behavior
• What are some simplistic explanations for mental health conditions mentioned?

  Presence or absence of a gene
• What are the three features of the Psych Boost app?

  • Flashcards
  • Multiple choice quizzes
  • Key term tester
• What do humanists think about the interaction of factors influencing behavior?

  They believe all factors interact with each other
• Why do humanists argue against the scientific method?

  Because humans are too complex to study scientifically
• What is the focus of humanistic psychology?

  How humans can perform at their best
• What does science assume about behaviors?

  That behaviors have identifiable causes
• What do humanists believe about free will?

  That people can consciously decide their own behaviors
• How do humanists view reductionist explanations of behavior?

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

  It considers multiple interacting factors
• What is an example of a biological explanation for aggression?

  A genetic origin
• What is a limitation of humanistic psychology regarding empirical evidence?

  It lacks empirical evidence to support its claims
• What do humanists add to the explanations of aggression?

  Social group pressure and cultural factors
• What is self-actualization in humanistic psychology?

  Reaching one's full potential
• Why can't humanists conduct scientific research?

  Because of the complexity of variables involved
• What are the conditions in Maslow's hierarchy of needs before self-actualization?

  1. Physiological needs
  2. Safety
  3. Love and belongingness
  4. Esteem
  5. Self-actualization
• What does congruence mean in Carl Rogers' theory?

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

  The person is incongruent and cannot achieve self-actualization
• How does a father prioritize needs in a refugee camp according to Maslow's hierarchy?

  He first satisfies physiological needs before safety
• What are the two ways to become congruent?

  By aspiring to a realistic ideal self and receiving unconditional positive regard
• What is the therapist's role in client-centered therapy?

  To support clients in finding their own solutions
• What is client-centered therapy based on?

  The humanistic approach to therapy
• What is a criticism of the humanistic approach regarding cultural bias?

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

  In business, sport, education, and healthcare
• What is a potential issue with the humanistic view of self-actualization in collectivist cultures?

  It may judge collectivist cultures as inferior
• What do biological and behavioral psychologists argue about the sense of agency?

  That it may be an illusion influenced by biology and environment
• What is the subjective experience of making decisions according to humanists?

  It feels like individuals are active agents in their lives
• What is a practical application of the humanistic approach mentioned?

  Client-centered therapy
• What is the role of the therapist in providing unconditional positive regard?

  To accept clients for who they are
• What is the significance of unconditional positive regard in achieving congruence?

  It helps individuals develop a healthy self-view
• What is the focus of humanistic psychology compared to psychopathology?

  It focuses on how humans can perform at their best
• What is the importance of understanding the complexity of human behavior?

  It leads to more valid explanations of behavior
• How do humanists view the relationship between biological and environmental causes?

  They believe these causes interact