ch. 15 Flashcards
humanistic psychology
view that humans have an innate drive to grow toward fulfilling their potential in life
what is the first step that differed from psychoanalysis and behaviorism
- validated individuals subjective experiences
What is the second step that differed from psychoanalysis and behaviorism
- shifted focus of psychotherapy to caring about psychological health
What is the three step that differed from psychoanalysis and behaviorism
- emphasized aspects of human beings which distinguish us from other species
Carl Rogers (1902-1987)
american psychologist who was a founder of humanistic psychology movement
what theory did carl rogers propose?
Client-Centered Therapy
What did carl rogers write?
Wrote counseling and psychotherapy (1942) & client centered therapy (1951)
Client-Centered therapy
non-directive therapy, therapist is non judgemental
What is the goal of client centered therapy?
goal is to help client develop self-understanding and self-acceptance
What does the therapist do in client centered therapy
therapis practices unconditional positive regard, has empathy has congruence
Abraham Maslow (1908-1970)
american psychologist who proposed a hierarchy of needs model and the concept of self-actualization
Who was one of the founders of humanistic psychology?
Abraham Maslow
who wrote theory of human motivation (1943)
Abraham Maslow
Hierarchy of Needs
human behavior in terms of basic needs for survival and growth which are arranged according to their importance for survival and power to motivate an individual
self-actualized
individuals are fulfilled comfortable with themselves, productive, accept themselves, see positive potentials in themselves
Erik Erickson (1902-1994)
German-American psychologist who maintained that development is a lifelong process
Who wrote childhood and society 1950?
Erik Erickson
Who proposed there were the eight universal stages during the life span of psychosocial development?
Erik Erickson