Humanistic Approach

• What is the notion of free will?

  Humans can make choices independently
• What does self-actualisation refer to?

  The desire to fulfill one’s full potential
• What is the hierarchy of needs?

  A five-levelled sequence of human needs
• What must be satisfied before safety and security?

  Psychological needs such as food, shelter and clothing
• What does 'self' refer to in psychology?

  Our personal identity and values
• What is congruence in Rogerian Therapy?

  When self-concept and ideal self match
• What are conditions of worth?

  Limits placed on parental love for children
• What is the main assumption of the humanistic approach?

  Emphasizes subjective experience and self-determination
• How does the humanistic approach differ from other psychological approaches?

  It emphasizes free will over determinism
• What is the aim of Rogerian therapy?

  • Achieve congruence between self-concept and ideal self
• What can cause a large gap between self-concept and ideal self?

  Conditions of worth imposed by parents
• What is the focus of Maslow's client-centered therapy?

  Building self-esteem and addressing childhood issues
• What are the levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

  1. Physiological needs
  2. Safety and Security
  3. Love and belonging
  4. Self-Esteem
  5. Self-actualization
• Why must lower needs be met before higher needs?

  To progress up the hierarchy effectively
• What is self-actualization in Maslow's theory?

  Fulfilling one's true potential
• What drives and motivates humans according to Maslow?

  The innate need to be self-actualized
• Who developed client centred therapy?

  Maslow
• What type of regard does client centred therapy provide?

  Unconditional positive regard
• Why is unconditional positive regard important in therapy?

  It addresses lack of support received in childhood
• What does the humanistic approach assume about humans?

  Humans are active agents in their development
• What ability do humans have according to the humanistic approach?

  To make their own choices and decisions as 'active agents'
• How does the humanistic approach differ from other psychological approaches?

  It emphasizes free will and personal agency