humanistic approach

• What is the Humanistic Approach in psychology?

  A holistic approach focusing on the whole person and their unique experiences
• What motivates people according to the Humanistic Approach?

  People are motivated to reach their full potential and have free will
• What does the term 'self-actualisation' refer to?

  The desire to reach one's full potential
• What is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

  A theory that categorizes human needs from basic to higher-level psychological needs
• What are the key terms associated with the Humanistic Approach?

  Free will, self-actualisation, Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, self, congruence, conditions of worth
• What does the Humanistic Approach emphasize about subjective experience?

  It emphasizes the importance of subjective experience and self-determination
• When did the humanistic movement develop?

  In America in the early 1950s
• Why was the humanistic movement termed the 'third force'?

  It aimed to replace behaviorism and psychoanalysis
• What is the notion of free will in the Humanistic Approach?

  Humans can make choices and are not determined by biological or external forces
• How does humanistic psychology differ from other approaches?

  It claims that human beings are self-determining and have free will
• What does Maslow believe about human motivation?

  Humans are motivated by needs beyond basic biological survival
• What is self-actualisation according to Maslow?

  The desire to grow and develop to achieve full potential
• What must be met before an individual can work towards self-actualisation?

  All four levels of Maslow's hierarchy of needs
• What are the four groups in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

  Basic needs, psychological needs, self-esteem needs, self-actualisation needs
• What are the psychological barriers that may prevent a person from reaching their potential?

  • Low self-esteem
  • Conditions of worth
  • Lack of unconditional positive regard
• What did Carl Rogers argue about personal growth?

  It requires congruence between an individual's concept of self and their ideal self
• What is unconditional positive regard?

  Acceptance and love given freely without conditions
• What happens to children who receive negative regard?

  They develop low self-esteem and conditions of worth
• What is congruence in the context of the Humanistic Approach?

  A reasonable consistency between ideal self and actual behavior
• What can lead to low self-worth and maladjustment?

  A greater gap between the ideal self and the actual self
• What are defense mechanisms in the context of the Humanistic Approach?

  Strategies that can prevent self-growth and widen the gap between ideal self and true self
• What is client-centered therapy (CCT)?

  • Developed by Carl Rogers
  • Aims to reduce the gap between self-concept and ideal self
  • Provides unconditional positive regard
  • Focuses on the whole person in their environmental context
• What is the idiographic approach in psychology?

  A method that studies the individual case rather than average performance of groups
• What is the significance of Q-Sort assessments in therapy?

  They help clients sort personal statements into real self and ideal self categories
• What are the strengths of client-centered therapy?

  • Empathetic therapist
  • Client leads the conversation
  • Encourages self-validation
  • Aims to address root causes of incongruence
• What are the limitations of the Humanistic Approach?

  • Vague concepts like 'self-actualisation'
  • Limited empirical research
  • Not comprehensive as a theory
  • Cultural bias towards individualist societies
• What are the strengths of the Humanistic Approach?

  • Positive image of human nature
  • Effective in treating disorders like depression
  • Considers meaningful human behavior in context
• Why is the Humanistic Approach considered anti-scientific?

  It describes itself as anti-scientific and lacks empirical evidence
• How does the Humanistic Approach promote a positive image of humans?

  By emphasizing personal growth and self-fulfillment
• What cultural bias exists in the Humanistic Approach?

  It is more associated with individualist cultures like the USA
• What are the key components of the Humanistic Approach overview?

  • Person-centered approach
  • Emphasis on free will
  • Importance of congruence and incongruence
  • Role of conditions of worth
  • Use of client-centered therapy
• What is the significance of the essay in the context of the Humanistic Approach?

  • Encourages deeper understanding of concepts
  • Allows for exploration of personal experiences
  • Facilitates critical thinking about human behavior