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5. Approaches in Psychology
5.6 The Humanistic Approach
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What does the Humanistic Approach emphasize about human nature?
Inherent goodness and growth
The Humanistic Approach emphasizes the individual's ability to make choices and shape their own
destiny
Order the levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs from lowest to highest:
1️⃣ Physiological
2️⃣ Safety
3️⃣ Love/Belonging
4️⃣ Esteem
5️⃣ Self-Actualization
The Humanistic Approach assumes that each individual possesses inherent
potential
for growth.
What role does free will play in the Humanistic Approach?
Capacity to make choices
An individual's self-concept refers to their beliefs about
themselves
Match the Humanistic Approach assumption with its description:
Uniqueness and Potential ↔️ Each individual is unique and can grow.
Subjective Experience ↔️ Personal experience shapes perception.
Free Will ↔️ People make conscious choices.
Self-Actualization ↔️ Reaching one's full potential.
What is self-actualization according to the Humanistic Approach?
Reaching one's full potential
Self-actualized individuals perceive
reality
accurately and objectively.
Self-actualized individuals are autonomous in thought and
action
What are the five levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Physiological, Safety, Love, Esteem, Self-Actualization
Self-actualization is at the peak of Maslow's
Hierarchy
of Needs.
Arrange the levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in ascending order:
1️⃣ Physiological
2️⃣ Safety
3️⃣ Love/Belonging
4️⃣ Esteem
5️⃣ Self-Actualization
The Humanistic Approach emphasizes personal growth and the fulfillment of human
potential
What is another name for person-centered therapy?
Client-centered therapy
Match the therapist role with the corresponding client role in person-centered therapy:
Empathy ↔️ Self-exploration
Unconditional positive regard ↔️ Self-understanding
Congruence ↔️ Self-acceptance
The therapist in person-centered
therapy
ensures the client feels accepted, understood, and capable of change.
Conditions of worth and incongruence are central concepts in Carl Rogers' theory of human
development
What do conditions of worth lead to in human development?
Hiding or denying parts of themselves
Incongruence results in
anxiety
and feelings of inadequacy.
According to Rogers, unconditional positive regard helps individuals overcome conditions of
worth
What is the difference between positive regard and unconditional positive regard?
Contingency
Match the concept with its example:
Positive Regard ↔️ Praise for good grades
Unconditional Positive Regard ↔️ Support during personal challenges
Why did Rogers emphasize unconditional positive regard in human development?
Fosters self-acceptance
The Humanistic Approach believes in the
inherent
goodness of people.
The Humanistic Approach emphasizes the individual's ability to make choices and shape their own
destiny
Which key concepts from Carl Rogers' theory are highlighted in the Humanistic Approach?
Self-concept, unconditional positive regard, empathy
The Humanistic Approach assumes that each
individual
is unique and should be treated as such.
Beliefs about oneself are crucial for development according to the concept of
self-concept
What does free will allow individuals to do in human behavior?
Make independent choices
Determinism suggests that all actions are pre-determined, opposing the concept of
free will
.
Self-actualization refers to reaching one's full
potential
Match the characteristic with its description for self-actualized individuals:
Awareness ↔️ High self-awareness and acceptance
Reality Perception ↔️ Accurate view of reality
Acceptance ↔️ Embrace self and others
What is the highest level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Self-Actualization
In person-centered therapy, empathy involves understanding the client's feelings and
perspective
What is the role of the therapist in person-centered therapy?
Facilitator
Match the concept with its impact on development:
Conditions of Worth ↔️ Hinders authentic self-expression
Incongruence ↔️ Leads to anxiety and lower self-esteem
What does unconditional positive regard foster in individuals?
Self-acceptance
The Humanistic Approach emphasizes individual
potential
and growth, promoting a positive view of human nature.
The Humanistic Approach is criticized for its lack of scientific
rigor
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