humanistic approach

• What is a basic assumption of the humanistic approach?

  Individuals should be treated as unique
• How does the humanistic approach view people?

  As holistic beings, not just elements
• What does the humanistic approach emphasize about free will?

  We have full control over our destiny
• What are the five needs in Maslow's hierarchy?

  Physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization
• What is the first need in Maslow's hierarchy?

  Physiological needs like food and water
• What is the second need in Maslow's hierarchy?

  Safety needs such as shelter and health
• What is the third need in Maslow's hierarchy?

  Love/belonging needs like family and intimacy
• What is the fourth need in Maslow's hierarchy?

  Esteem needs like confidence and respect
• What is self-actualization according to Maslow?

  The drive to meet full potential
• What does Carl Rogers' theory focus on?

  The self-concept and its integration
• What characteristics do people who reach self-actualization share?

  Tolerating uncertainty and being highly creative
• What are the three selves in Rogers' theory?

  Self concept, ideal self, real self
• What is congruence in Rogers' theory?

  Similarity between self concept and ideal self
• What happens when incongruence occurs?

  People experience psychological discomfort
• What are conditions of worth according to Rogers?

  Requirements to be loved by others
• What is unconditional positive regard?

  Acceptance for who a person is
• What is the goal of client-centered therapy?

  To achieve congruence and self-acceptance
• What role does the therapist play in client-centered therapy?

  Shows unconditional positive regard for the client
• What are the key components of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

  • Physiological needs
  • Safety needs
  • Love/belonging needs
  • Esteem needs
  • Self-actualization
• What are the implications of incongruence in Rogers' theory?

  • Psychological discomfort
  • Use of defense mechanisms
  • Difficulty achieving self-actualization
• What are the therapeutic processes in client-centered therapy?

  • Honest therapeutic relationship
  • Unconditional positive regard
  • Identifying and removing barriers to congruence