Humanistic Apporach

Question 1

Free will

Answer 1

• ability to act at ones own discretion

- ie to choose how to behave without being influenced by external forces

Question 2

Hierarchy of needs

Answer 2

• motivational theory proposed by Abraham Maslow often displayed as a pyramid.
• most basic needs are at the bottom
• higher needs at the top

Question 3

Humanistic

Answer 3

• refers to belief that human beings are born with desire to grow create and to love and have the power to direct their own lives

Question 4

Self

Answer 4

• our personal identity used synonymously with terms self image and self concept

Question 5

Conditions of worth

Answer 5

• conditions imposed on an individuals behaviour and development
• are considered necessary to earn a positive regard from significant others

Question 6

Congruence

Answer 6

• if theres a similarity between a persons ideal self and self image a state of congruence exists
• A difference represents a state of incongruence