Humanistic Approaches

• What do most psychologists pride themselves on being?

  Scientists
• How do cognitive and social learning theorists conduct their research?

  Through carefully controlled experiments
• What do humanists reject about psychology?

  The idea that it can be studied scientifically
• What is a criticism of simplistic psychological explanations?

  They often overlook complex interactions
• What do humanists believe is the only valid explanation for behavior?

  One that includes all influencing factors
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• Why do humanists argue against the scientific method?

  Humans are too complex to study scientifically
• What does science assume about behaviors?

  They have identifiable causes
• How do humanists view free will in relation to behavior?

  They believe people can consciously decide behaviors
• What do humanists think about reductionist explanations of behavior?

  They disagree with simplified explanations
• What is a biological psychologist's explanation for aggression?

  It has a genetic origin
• What do cognitive psychologists attribute aggression to?

  Cognitive priming and schemas
• What do humanists add to the explanation of aggression?

  Social group pressure and cultural factors
• Why can't humanists conduct scientific research?

  Too many variables to control in experiments
• What is a criticism of humanistic psychology regarding empirical evidence?

  It lacks empirical evidence for its claims
• What is self-actualization in humanistic psychology?

  Reaching one's full potential
• What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

  • Physiological needs
  • Safety needs
  • Love and belongingness
  • Esteem needs
  • Self-actualization
• What is the first concern of a father escaping a civil war?

  Satisfying physiological needs
• What does the father consider after satisfying physiological needs?

  Safety of the refugee camp
• What is the next need after safety in Maslow's hierarchy?

  Love and belongingness
• How does the father contribute to the community after settling?

  By volunteering to run the bakery
• What is required for someone to achieve self-actualization?

  All aspects of the hierarchy must be present
• What does Carl Rogers say is necessary for self-actualization?

  Congruence between perceived and ideal self
• What happens if there is a gap between ideal self and perceived self?

  The person is incongruent
• How can someone become congruent?

  By aspiring to a realistic ideal self
• What is unconditional positive regard?

  Accepting someone for who they are
• What is client-centered therapy?

  • Focuses on present and future
  • Helps clients become congruent
  • Therapist supports client in finding solutions
  • Provides unconditional positive regard
• What is a criticism of the humanistic approach regarding free will?

  It may overlook biological and environmental factors
• How has Maslow's hierarchy of needs been applied outside psychology?

  In business, sports, and healthcare
• What is a final criticism of the humanistic approach?

  It may be culturally biased towards individualism