Approaches -> Humanistic Flashcards
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
basic physiological needs
most advanced needs
achieve progression
more difficult it is to ignore
Stages of Maslow hierarchy of needs
Physiological
Safety
Belongingness & love
Esteem
Self-actualisation
Self-actualisation
psychological growth, fulfilment and satisfaction in life
reaches their full potential and is the best version of themselves.
Feelings of Self-Worth
develop in childhood
significant others in adulthood
similarity = congruence
difference = incongruence
degree of incongruence.
largely consistent
conditions of worth
direct result
constraints
significant others
positive regard.
Counselling Psychology
unconditional positive regard
focusing on the authentic self
directive way
guides
enable their potential
Strength of the humanistic approach
Free will
However
Determinism
Limited application
Weaknesses of the humanistic approach
Scientific rigour
Reductionism
&
Operationalisation
&
Overly idealistic