humanistic

• What is the aim of the humanistic approach lesson?


  To understand the humanistic approach and assumptions
• What is self-actualisation according to Maslow?

  The desire to grow and fulfil one's potential
• What is at the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

  Self-actualisation
• What are deficiency needs in Maslow's hierarchy?

  Needs that must be met before self-actualisation
• What are the five stages of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

  1. Physiological needs
  2. Need for safety
  3. Need for love and belonging
  4. Need for esteem
  5. Self-actualisation
• What happens if lower-level needs are not met?

  You may feel restless and avoid growth
• What feelings arise when lower-level needs are met?

  You feel confident and prepared to grow
• What are 'deficiency needs' in Maslow's hierarchy?

  Needs designed to reduce inadequacies
• What are 'growth needs' in Maslow's hierarchy?

  Needs designed to promote personal growth
• What are 'Peak experiences' according to Maslow?

  Moments when all needs are met
• Who developed the Hierarchy of Needs?

  Abraham Maslow
• What is a self-actualiser according to Maslow?

  A person who fulfills their potential
• What are the characteristics of self-actualisers?

  • Efficient perceptions of reality
  • Comfortable acceptance
  • Reliant on own experiences
  • Task centring
  • Autonomy
  • Profound interpersonal relationships
  • Peak experiences
• What do both Maslow and Rogers believe about motivation?

  Humans are motivated to achieve self-actualisation
• What is the humanistic approach also known as?

  Person-centered approach
• What does determinism refer to in psychology?

  Behavior determined by factors beyond free will
• What did Maslow develop in the 1940s and 1950s?

  The Hierarchy of Needs
• What is the original number of levels in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

  Five levels
• What does the humanistic approach assume about human behavior?

  Humans have total choice over their actions
• What is the significance of free will in the humanistic approach?

  It emphasizes individual uniqueness and self-determination
• How does the humanistic approach view internal and external factors?

  It acknowledges them but emphasizes free will
• What does the humanistic approach reject in its methodology?

  Scientific models in favor of subjective experience
• What is the aim of the humanistic approach?

  To develop an understanding of humanistic principles
• How does Maslow's view of self-actualization differ from Rogers'?

  Maslow sees it as meeting needs in a hierarchy
• What is the 'ideal self' according to Rogers?

  The person each human wants to be
• What does 'congruence' mean in Rogers' therapy?

  When the ideal self and self-concept broadly match
• What is 'holism' in the context of the humanistic approach?

  Looking at the person as a whole
• What is client-centered therapy?

  A therapy addressing the gap between ideal and actual self
• What should a humanistic therapist do?

  Encourage a positive, sharing environment
• What is the aim of client-centered therapy?

  To increase self-worth and decrease self-concept gap
• What is a strength of the humanistic approach?

  It takes a holistic approach to understanding behavior
• What is a cultural bias in the humanistic approach?

  It reflects individualist culture of American psychologists
• Why might humanistic therapy be ineffective for psychotic disorders?

  Clients lack insight into their own condition
• What is a limitation of humanistic therapy regarding biological causes?

  It cannot treat biological causes of disorders
• What is a counter-criticism of the humanistic approach?

  Q-SORT shows increased congruence after therapy
• What is a strength of humanistic therapy in counseling psychology?

  It promotes positive self-awareness and growth
• How does the humanistic approach view free will?

  It emphasizes free will and self-determination
• What is a potential issue with the humanistic approach's focus on individualism?

  It may not apply to collectivist cultures
• What is the scoring method for the self-ideal self exercise?

  (sum of list A + sum of list B)/(1.1) = score
• What does a score of 100 represent in the self-ideal self exercise?

  A perfect match of self and ideal self