Humanistic Flashcards
When was it developed
1950s
Key figures
Maslow and Roger’s
What is the idea based upon
On the self and self concept and self esteem to understand the whole person(holism)
What does it encompass
Freewill and holism
What does it disregards
Reductionism and determinism
Free will
Being able to choose and make decisions without input from others
Self concept
Ways In which an individual sees themselves and how others perceive them
Self esteem
Ways in which an individual feels about themselves
What is hiarchy of needs
Examining all positive in one’s life and each stage has to be completed to reach self actualisation
5 stages of needs (importance to least)
1) self actualisation- fully completed self
2) esteem- confidence self esteem respect of self and others
3) love/belonging- sexual intimacy friends family
4) safety- security of body employment family health
5) physiological-breathing food water sex sleep
Self actualisation
Fill potential completely and have positive self concept
