Humanistic approach

Cards (9)

  • What is the main argument of the humanistic approach?
    That individuals have free will that isn't determined by predetermined factors
  • Who proposed the hierarchy of needs?

    Maslow
  • What are the stages of the hierarchy of needs?
    Self-actualisation, self-esteem, love, safety and phycological needs
  • Who talked about self-actualisation?

    Rodgers
  • What did Rodger argue about self-actualisation?
    That blockages can lead to psychological problems
  • What is a unconditional positive reward?

    When a person receives affection and support regardless of their behavior which is essential to the self-concept
  • What are the conditions of worth?

    When a person receives praise and approval as a result of behavior which inhibits self-actualisation
  • What is the aim of client centered therapy?

    To help clients identify their thoughts and actions which allows them to solve their problems
  • How is client centered therapy done?

    The therapist rephrases and repeats the clients sentences