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Humanistic Flashcards

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What is the primary focus of humanistic psychology?

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Helping individuals reach their full potential and self-actualization.

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Who started the Third-Force Psychology movement?

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Abraham Maslow.

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What are the three components of human nature according to humanistic psychology?

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Mind, body, and spirit.

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What is the major argument humanistic psychologists have against behaviorism?

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It likens humans to robots and ignores their uniqueness.

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What is subjective reality?

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The individual’s perception of the world, which guides their behavior.

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What does humanistic psychology emphasize over deterministic views?

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Free will and personal responsibility.

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What is phenomenology in humanistic psychology?

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The study of experience as it occurs, without reducing it to parts.

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What book did Viktor Frankl write about finding meaning in life?

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‘Man’s Search for Meaning.’

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What is logotherapy?

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A therapy that helps individuals find meaning in their lives.

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What is the hierarchy of needs according to Maslow?

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A pyramid of needs from basic physiological to self-actualization.

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What is the top level of Maslow’s hierarchy?

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Self-actualization.

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What is self-actualization?

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Reaching one’s full potential and achieving personal growth.

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What is Rollo May’s concept of ‘The Human Dilemma’?

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Humans are both objects and subjects of their experiences.

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What is self-alienation according to Rollo May?

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Accepting values dictated by society instead of personal values.

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What are the characteristics of self-actualizing people?

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They are independent, spontaneous, ethical, and creative.

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What is Carl Rogers’ theory of personality centered on?

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The actualizing tendency and living an authentic life.

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What are the three conditions for growth in Rogers’ client-centered therapy?

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Genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathic understanding.

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What is the organismic valuing process?

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The innate ability to evaluate experiences based on their alignment with the actualizing tendency.

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What is unconditional positive regard?

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Accepting and valuing someone for who they are without conditions.

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What is empathic understanding?

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Deep, active listening to truly understand another’s perspective.

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What is the main difference between humanistic and existential psychology?

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Humanistic psychology sees humans as inherently good, while existential psychology views human nature as neutral.

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What is the existentialist perspective on freedom?

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Humans are free to choose their existence and must take responsibility for their choices.

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What did Carl Rogers mean by ‘fully functioning person’?

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Someone who lives authentically and is guided by their inner values.

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What is Maslow’s concept of peak experiences?

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Moments of intense joy, creativity, or fulfillment.

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What is the criticism of traditional science by humanistic psychologists?

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It cannot fully study or understand human nature.

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What is the role of creativity in self-actualization?

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It is a hallmark of self-actualized individuals and a means of expressing their potential.

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What did Frankl observe about prisoners in concentration camps?

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Those who found meaning were more likely to survive.

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What is the significance of authenticity in humanistic psychology?

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Living true to one’s values and rejecting imposed standards.

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What does narrative therapy focus on?

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Examining the stories people use to understand their lives.

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What is self-determination in humanistic psychology?

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The belief that humans are responsible for their own lives and actions.

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