humanistic

• What is a key assumption of the humanistic approach?

  Each individual is unique
• What does the humanistic approach assume about free will?

  Humans have free will
• Why should science not be used to explain behavior according to the humanistic approach?

  It reduces humans to mere data points
• How does the humanistic approach view individuals?

  Holistically, not reduced to their parts
• What does free will imply about human behavior?

  Humans can exercise control over their behavior
• How does the humanistic approach differ from behaviorist and biological approaches?

  It emphasizes self-determination over conditioning
• What is the role of the individual in the humanistic approach?

  They actively shape their own destiny
• What are some theories incorporated in the humanistic approach?

  Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and client-centered therapy
• Who was Abraham Maslow?

  One of the founders of humanistic psychology
• What motivated Maslow's interest in psychology?

  Understanding self-actualisation
• What does phenomenology focus on?

  The individual's personal journey and goals
• How is Maslow's hierarchy of needs structured?

  As a pyramid with five levels
• What do the lower levels of Maslow's hierarchy represent?

  Basic needs for life and existence
• What is included in Level 1 of Maslow's hierarchy?

  Physiological needs like food and water
• What does Level 2 of Maslow's hierarchy encompass?

  Safety needs like security and protection
• What is emphasized in Level 3 of Maslow's hierarchy?

  Social needs like friendship and belonging
• What do Level 4 needs in Maslow's hierarchy refer to?

  Esteem needs like self-image and achievement
• What is self-actualisation according to Maslow?

  Achieving one's full potential
• What is the process of reaching self-actualisation described as?

  A continual journey of setting new goals
• Why might not everyone achieve self-actualisation?

  Due to unexpected life events and factors
• What are the strengths of the humanistic approach?

  • Holistic view of the individual
  • Reflects subjective reality of experiences
  • High ecological validity
  • Applicable in business and education
• What are the limitations of the humanistic approach?

  • Vagueness and lack of scientific rigor
  • Difficult to operationalize concepts
  • Limited relevance in collectivist cultures