Chapter 4 Approaches - Humanistic psychology

Question 1

The humanistic approach - Free will?

Answer 1

People are active agents who are self-determining.

Question 2

The humanistic approach - Maslow´s hierarchy of needs?

Answer 2

5 levels - physiological, safety & security, love & belongingness, self-esteem, self-actualisation.

Question 3

The humanistic approach - Self-actualisation?

Answer 3

An innate tendency to want to reach your potential.

Question 4

The humanistic approach - The self, congruence & conditions of worth?

Answer 4

Personal growth requires congruence between self & ideal self.

Question 5

The humanistic approach - Counselling psychology?

Answer 5

Counsellor is genuine, empathic, unconditional positive regard (Rogers).

Question 6

Evaluation of the humanistic approach - Not reductionist? STRONG

Answer 6

• Emphasis placed on the whole person (holism).
• CP is that concepts can´t be observed or measured, so approach lacks empirical evidence.

Question 7

Evaluation of the humanistic approach - Positive approach? STRONG

Answer 7

Optimistic approach that sees people as basically good and in control.

Question 8

Evaluation of the humanistic approach - Cultural bias? WEAK

Answer 8

Associated with individualism.

Question 9

Evaluation of the humanistic approach - Limited application?

Answer 9

Critics claim little impact but revolutionised therapy (counselling), Maslow´s hierarchy explains motivation.