humanistic approach

• What is the main focus of the Humanistic approach?

  Understanding individual subjective experiences
• How do humanistic psychologists view free will?

  They believe individuals have free will
• What does self-actualization represent in Maslow's hierarchy?

  It is the highest level of needs
• What must be met before achieving self-actualization?

  All four lower levels of needs
• What is the consequence of incongruence according to Rogers?

  Feelings of low self-esteem
• What are conditions of worth?

  Conditions placed on love by parents
• What is client-centered therapy based on?

  • Humanistic principles
  • Focus on self-acceptance
  • Non-directive approach
  • Empathy and unconditional positive regard
• What is the aim of client-centered therapy?

  To reduce incongruence between selves
• What does unconditional positive regard mean in therapy?

  Acceptance of client's feelings without conditions
• How does Rogers' Q-sort measure progress in therapy?

  By categorizing statements about self
• what happens due to lack of unconditional positive regard from parents?

  we develop a negative view of ourselves
• What are the practical applications of the humanistic approach?

  • Development of client-centered therapy
  • Influences in business and management
  • Enhances employee productivity
• What is a criticism of the humanistic approach regarding scientific credibility?

  Concepts are subjective and hard to measure
• How does the humanistic approach relate to reductionism and holism?

  • Rejects reductionism
  • Emphasizes understanding the whole person
  • Considers unique experiences and interactions
• How does the humanistic approach view nature and nurture?

  It considers both innate tendencies and environmental factors
• How is self-actualization viewed in individualistic vs collectivist cultures?

  Seen as healthy in individualistic cultures