EVAL OF HUMANISTIC APPROACH Flashcards
what are 3 evaluation points for humanistic approach?
not reductionist
positive approach
limited application
how is the humanistic approach not reductionist?
they reject any attempt to break up behaviour into smaller concepts
what do humanistic psychologist advocate?
they advocate for holism
what is holism?
that human experience can only be understood by considering the whole person
what does the humanistic approach not being reductionist increase?
it’s validity because it considers meaningful human behaviour within real-life concepts
how does the humanistic approach have limited application?
the approach has had limited impact within the discipline of psychology as a whole
why would humanistic approach have limited application?
because it lacks a sound evidence base and it is not a comprehensive theory but a loose set of abstract concepts
how can you criticise how the humanistic approach lacks application?
Rogerian therapy has revolutionised counselling techniques and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs has been used to explain motivation
how is humanistic approach positive?
it brings the person back into psychology and promotes a positive image of the human condition
what did Freud see humans as?
slaves to their past and claimed that we existed between ‘common unhappiness and absolute despair’
what does humanistic psychology offers to be positive?
refreshing and optimistic alternative
what does humanistic approach see all humans as?
good, free to work towards their achievement of their potential and in control of their lives
