assumes each person is unique and has their own way of seeing the world. idiographic approach that emphasises the person than focusing on laws that govern behaviour
people are self-determining and have free will as they are active agents that determine their own development. behaviour isn't determined by unconscious forces or stimulus-response sequence
breaking down behaviour into cnstituent parts result in the whole person being lost
congruence
congruence is your ideal and actual self matching whereas incongruence means a gap between your ideal and actual self
what is self actualisation?
the desire to grow psychologically and fulfil one's potential to become what you are capable of
free will
the notion that humans can make choices on how to behave and are not determined by external factors
Maslows hierarchy of needs - pyramid bottom to top
self actualisation
self-esteem
love and belonging
safety and security
physiological needs
conditions of worth
low self esteem and worthlessness result from our parents giving us conditions for their love in childhood. Stop us reaching self-actualisation.
Carl Rogers' therapy
client-centred therapy that focuses on creating supportive and judgement free environment where individuals can explore their feelings, attitudes and behaviour. Focuses on present problems rather than the past.
