2.3.3 Theories of Crime- Humanistic

Question 1

Carl Rogers

Answer 1

Self-actualisation

Question 2

Abraham Maslow

Answer 2

Hierarchy of needs

Question 3

Self actualisation

Answer 3

Carl Rogers

Question 4

Hierarchy of needs

Answer 4

Abraham Maslow

Question 5

Humanistic perspective is

Answer 5

based on the principle that humans are basically good and a holistic approach to personality.

Question 6

Rogers: Basis of personality

Answer 6

defined as the impact that one’s level of self actualisation (psychological growth) has on behaviour.

Question 7

Rogers: Cause of Criminal Behaviour

Answer 7

The path to self actualisation has been physically or psychologically blocked leading to an abnormal response. want a rich self –> don’t get a job (path blocked) –> rob a bank.

Question 8

Rogers: Altering the criminal personality

Answer 8

Growth through a relationship with a significant other who is genuine (honest), accepting, empathetic and an active listener.

Question 9

Active Listening is

Answer 9

A technique which demonstrated that the listener is engaged through the use of verbal and non-verbal indicators, including responsive echoing.

Question 10

Maslow: Basis of Personality

Answer 10

defined as the impact that one’s level of self actualisation (movement through the hierarchy of needs) has on behaviour.

Question 11

Maslow: Cause of Criminal Behaviour

Answer 11

the person has been engaged in abnormal behaviours in order to gratify lower level needs.

Question 12

Maslow: Altering the criminal personality

Answer 12

assist the individual to identify normal (acceptable) paths for moving beyond lower-level needs and achieving self actualisation.