Humanistic approach

• Who developed the Hierarchy of Needs in the 1940-1950s?

  Abraham Maslow
• What is the purpose of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

  To help employers understand employee needs for better performance
• What are the levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

  1. Physiological needs
  2. Safety needs
  3. Love and belonging needs
  4. Esteem needs
  5. Self-actualization
• What does self-actualization refer to in Maslow's theory?

  Personal growth and fulfillment
• What are cognitive needs according to Maslow?

  The need to think for ourselves and solve problems
• What is the significance of self-esteem needs in Maslow's Hierarchy?

  They relate to achievement, status, and responsibility
• How can childhood experiences affect self-worth according to Rogers' theory?

  They can influence the feeling of positive regard from others
• What is congruence in Rogers' theory?

  It is the similarity between ideal self and self-perception
• How does self-perception affect self-esteem according to Rogers?

  Our self-perception directly influences our self-esteem
• What happens to a person's self-worth if they do not meet others' expectations?

  They may feel a decrease in self-worth
• How does Joyce's situation reflect Maslow's and Rogers' theories?

  • Joyce lacks love and belonging due to family and colleague disapproval.
  • This affects her cognitive needs and personal growth.
  • She feels incongruence between her ideal self and current self.
  • Her self-worth is impacted by others' expectations.
• What is the goal of Field Emotional Therapy (FET)?

  To help clients develop self-regard and overcome mental barriers
• What are the key methods of investigation in humanistic psychology?

  • Assessment developed by Sephenston
  • Adaptation of non-directive counseling
  • Focus on individual experiences and self-congruence
• What does the term 'conditional positive regard' refer to?

  Acceptance based on meeting certain conditions