5.6.6 Evaluation of the Humanistic Approach

• What is self-actualization in the humanistic approach?

  Reaching one's highest potential
• Why is self-esteem important in the humanistic approach?

  It is crucial for mental well-being
• How does the humanistic approach empower individuals?

  By encouraging personal improvement and growth
• What concept does the humanistic approach emphasize?

  Self-actualization
• What does the humanistic approach emphasize about free will?

  People can make choices to improve their lives
• What does self-actualization encourage individuals to do?

  Reach their highest potential
• What is the ultimate goal of someone using humanistic therapy?

  To become the best version of themselves
• Why does the cognitive approach focus on observable behavior in controlled settings?

  Because it aims to make inferences and reduce human behavior down to the level of a computer - machine reductionism
• What belief does the humanistic approach hold about individuals?

  Individuals are inherently good and strive to grow
• How does the humanistic approach compare to behaviorism in terms of empirical support?

  It lacks strong empirical support
• Which type of therapy is associated with the practical applications of the cognitive approach?

  CBT & counselling
• In therapy, what does a humanistic therapist help a client discover?

  Their unique talents and build self-esteem
• What role does unconditional positive regard play in personal growth?

  It fosters acceptance and love from others
• What are the key differences between the scientific and unscientific aspects of the cognitive and humanistic approaches?

  Scientific:

  Cognitive - Despite making inferences, it focuses as much as possible on observable behavior in controlled settings

  Humanistic - Rejects general scientific models and favours non-experimental methods

  
  

  Unscientific:

  Cognitive - Reductionist: Reduces human behavior down to the level of a computer

  Humanistic - More holistic, avoids reducing behavior to specific variables
• How does humanistic psychology view behavior?

  As holistic, viewing the whole person
• How might someone with low self-esteem use humanistic therapy?

  To understand their strengths and develop confidence
• How might a student interested in art pursue self-actualization?

  By taking extra art courses
• What limitation of the humanistic approach is revealed by cultural differences in case studies?

  Group needs prioritized over individual aspirations
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the humanistic approach in case studies?

  Strengths:

  • Focus on self-actualization
  • Emphasis on positive growth

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Cultural differences may prioritize group needs
  • Limitations in individual aspirations
• What is a key difference between humanistic and cognitive approaches?

  Methodological and philosophical foundations
• What is the main focus of the humanistic approach?

  Self-actualization and positive growth
• Why is it difficult to measure the effectiveness of the humanistic approach?

  Because it relies heavily on subjective experiences
• What methods does cognitive psychology use?

  Scientific methods like lab experiments
• How does cognitive psychology view behavior?

  As reductionist, breaking it into components
• What is the focus of the humanistic approach?

  Individual strengths and potential for growth
• How does a case study support the humanistic approach?

  By highlighting self-acceptance and personal goals
• How do the principles of the humanistic approach guide therapies?

  They help individuals achieve goals and improve lives
• How are the practical applications of the cognitive and humanistic approaches different?

  Cognitive:

  • Both led to therapies like CBT & counselling
  • Less determinist: Argues we can think before responding (soft determinism)

  
  

  Humanistic:

  • Rejects general scientific models and favours non-experimental methods (e.g. interviews)
  • More holistic: Considers the whole person
• What is a cultural limitation of the humanistic approach?

  It may not apply universally across cultures
• How does the humanistic approach differ from behaviorism?

  Humanism highlights internal agency, behaviorism focuses on external factors
• What is a weakness of the humanistic approach?

  It relies heavily on subjective experiences
• What are the main weaknesses of the humanistic approach?

  • Relies heavily on subjective experiences
  • Lacks strong empirical support
  • May not apply universally across cultures
• What are the key differences between the cognitive and humanistic approaches?

  Cognitive:

  • Focuses on observable behavior in controlled settings
  • Reductionist: Reduces human behavior to the level of a computer

  
  

  Humanistic:

  • More holistic: Avoids reducing behavior to specific variables
  • Rejects general scientific models and favors non-experimental methods
• What does humanistic psychology emphasize?

  Free will
• What does cognitive psychology focus on?

  Decision-making processes
• What methods does humanistic psychology favor?

  Unscientific, holistic methods like interviews
• How might a collectivist society view the principles of the humanistic approach?

  They might prioritize group harmony over self-actualization
• What should you consider when applying evaluation criteria to case studies?

  Strengths and weaknesses of the humanistic approach
• What does the humanistic approach in psychology focus on?

  Each person's unique potential
• How might someone with low self-esteem improve their situation?

  By recognizing their strengths and accomplishments