Carl Rogers / Phenomenological or Self Theories Flashcards
Carl Rogers/Self Theory
Phenomenological or self theories focus on “the way ?” to particular individuals and how they attach meanings to their “??”
the way the world appears
experiences and feelings
Carl Rogers/Self Theory
A person is viewed as having various experiences and developing a personality as a result of “ ? experiences”, rather than as being born with a specified personality framework.
No “?” pattern of personality development.
subjective experiences
predetermined
Phenomenological theories recognize a wider range of options/possibilities for personality development, depending on the individual’s “?”
life experiences.
Self-concept:
A person’s “?” of and “?” about him/herself, including his or her personality, strengths, weaknesses, and relationships with others.
perception of
and
feelings about
Carl Rogers/Self Theory
A person is the product of his or her “?” and how he or she “v” these experiences.
own experience
perceives
Carl Rogers/Self Theory
Tendency for every person to develop capacities that serve to maintain or enhance the person.
Self-actualization
The driving force in personality development (in person-centered theory) is “?” motive which seeks to optimally develop a person’s “?”.
self-actualization motive
capacities
Carl Rogers/Self Theory
The development of the self-concept is highly dependent on the individual’s “?” of his/her experiences.
perceptions
Carl Rogers/Self Theory
The perceptions of experiences are influenced by the need for “?”
positive regard (to be valued by others)
the term: the learned perception of self-worth that is based on the perceived attention and esteem received from others.
sense of self-regard
Carl Rogers/Self Theory
Individuals experience psychological problems when there is discrepancy between ? *& ?
the real self
and
the ideal self
Carl Rogers/Self Theory
Introjection: taking in others’ “?” that is inconsistent with the “?” self. This leads to conflicts in self worth.
values
self-actualizing self
Carl Rogers/Self Theory
A person’s perceptions that he/she is only valuable when behaving as others expect and prefer him/her to act.
conditions of worth
A discrepancy between a person’s ideal self and real self, or self-concept and experience, resulting in tension, anxiety, and internal confusion.
Incongruence
Person-centered therapy focuses on “?” side of people – what is right with the person i.e. strengths
constructive
