Approaches in psychology - HUMANISTIC Flashcards
What is the humanistic approach also known as ?
Third force in psychology
Why is it known as this ?
Views behaviour in a very different way to the other approaches
What is free will?
When we can decide + choose our own course of action
We are responsible for pour own behaviour
What is the achievement of full potential also known as?
Self actualisation
What are the basic assumptions of the humanistic approach ?
EVERYONE IS UNIQUE -> we are all different + should be treated that way - ideographic
FREE WILL -> we all have this, so we have the ability to choose what we do+ we are in control of our behaviour + how we progress in life
PEOPLE SHOULD BE VIEWED HOLISTICALLY -> agues that there is no point looking at one aspect of a person, as you may miss what could be affecting them. Look at they whole life
SCIENTIFIC METHODS NOT APPROPRIATE TO MEASURE BEHAVIOUR -> they are too objective + humans are subjective in thoughts
What does the approach acknowledge about free will?
We have constraints on it, in that these are social rules, laws + morals that restrict whether we actually act upon our free will
What do humanistic psychologists believe we should consider in free will ?
Subjective experience of an individual, an in most circumstance as a person will feel that they have chosen the corse of action
What is an implication of the belief of free will?
Means that a person is responsible for their own behaviour, social + anti social
In legal system the responsibility with the individual is said to be they fault
What did Rogers + Maslow both believe ?
Individuals self -actualise their own way and as with behaviour in general, it is unique to them
Both say that we have an ineight drive to reach full potential, and to be the best person you can possibly be. This is said to be reaching self-actualisation
What is it described as when self actualisation is achieved ?
Ultimate feeling of well-being + satisfaction.
Ecsatcy, peak experience
Have an intensely strong feeling of completeness
