Humanistic

• What is a key assumption of humanistic psychology regarding individuals?

  Each individual is unique
• What does humanistic psychology say about free will?

  Each individual has free will
• How does humanistic psychology view the use of science in explaining behavior?

  Science should not be used to explain behavior
• What is the holistic view in humanistic psychology?

  Humans should be viewed holistically
• What is more important according to humanistic psychology: subjective experience or objective reality?

  Subjective experience is more important
• How does humanistic psychology differ from determinist approaches?

  It claims humans are self-determining
• What do humanistic psychologists reject in their approach?

  Scientific models establishing general principles
• What does self-actualization represent in Maslow's hierarchy?

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

  All four lower levels of deficiency needs
• What is the first deficiency need in Maslow's hierarchy?

  Physiological needs
• How does personal growth relate to humanistic psychology?

  It is essential for being human
• What does Rogers argue is necessary for personal growth?

  Congruence between self-concept and ideal self
• What happens if there is a large gap between the self and ideal self?

  The person experiences incongruence
• What is the aim of client-centered therapy?

  To reduce the gap between self-concept and ideal self
• What does Rogers believe causes issues like worthlessness in adults?

  Lack of unconditional positive regard in childhood
• What are conditions of worth according to Rogers?

  Limits on love based on behavior
• What are the features of client-centered therapy?

  The therapist does not judge the client
• What three qualities should an effective therapist provide according to Rogers?

  Genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard
• What is the goal of client-centered therapy?

  To increase feelings of self-worth
• How do humanistic psychologists view behavior and experience?

  They reject reductionism and advocate holism
• What is a limitation of humanistic psychology regarding its application?

  It has limited real-world application
• Why is humanistic psychology considered unscientific?

  Lacks a sound evidence-base for claims
• What cultural bias exists in humanistic psychology?

  It favors individualist over collectivist cultures
• What are the key assumptions of humanistic psychology?

  • Each individual is unique
  • Each individual has free will
  • Science should not explain behavior
  • Humans should be viewed holistically
  • Subjective experience is more important than objective reality
• What are the levels of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

  1. Physiological needs
  2. Safety and security needs
  3. Love and belonging needs
  4. Self-esteem needs
  5. Self-actualization
• What are the features of client-centered therapy?

  • Non-judgmental therapist
  • Acceptance of all client traits
  • Client views themselves with unconditional positive regard
  • Encouragement of self-discovery
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of humanistic psychology?

  Strengths:

  • Holistic approach
  • Focus on personal growth

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Limited real-world application
  • Lacks empirical evidence
  • Cultural bias towards individualism