For growth to occur , individual must have experience with significant others who show - genuineness , unconditional acceptance , empathy
These allow ( but are not causal of ) actualisation
Ideal Self - Concept of how you should be
Real Self - How you perceive yourself
Discrepancy between ideal and real self makes an incongruency
If incongruence is high it is hard to adjust to life , psychological problems and self actualisation is not possible
PCT focuses on closing the gap between the ideal self and real self
Self esteem can be affected by
Conditions of worth - positive regard only given if certain conditions are met
Conditional positive regard - positive regard and praise depends upon appropriate behaviour
Unconditional positive regard - accepting and loving person for who they are regardless of other factors , regard not withdrawn if person does something bad
Self esteem can be influenced by positive regard
Consequences of positive regard
Self worth - what we think and feel about ourselves
Unconditional positive regard - person free to express self and explore surroundings , leads to improved self worth
Conditional positive regard - dependency on others , constant seeking of approval and low self worth
