humanistic approach

• What do most psychologists pride themselves on?

  Calling themselves 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 reject the scientific method?

  Humans are too complex to study scientifically
• What assumption does science make about behavior?

  That behaviors have identifiable causes
• What do humanists believe about free will?

  People can consciously decide their behaviors
• How do humanists view the explanations provided by other psychological approaches?

  They see them as reductionist and simplistic
• What is a holistic explanation of behavior according to humanists?

  It considers multiple interacting factors
• What is the main criticism of humanistic psychology regarding scientific research?

  They cannot conduct experiments
• 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 need to be satisfied in Maslow's hierarchy?

  Physiological needs
• What does the term 'congruent' mean in humanistic psychology?

  Perceived self matches ideal self
• What happens if there is a gap between the ideal self and perceived self?

  The person is incongruent
• How can someone become congruent?

  By developing 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 solutions
  • Provides unconditional positive regard
• What are two evaluations of the humanistic approach?

  Rejects science and offers holistic explanations
• What is a potential criticism of the humanistic approach?

  It may be culturally biased
• How has Maslow's hierarchy of needs been applied outside psychology?

  In business, sport, and education
• What do collectivist cultures value compared to individualistic cultures?

  Working as part of a social group
• How might the humanistic view judge collectivist cultures?

  As inferior for not achieving self-actualization
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