HUMANISTIC APPROACH Flashcards
what are the three main concepts of humanistic approach?
free will
self-actualisation
self, congruence and conditions of worth
humanistic psychology believes that all humans are…
self-determining and have free will, who have the ability to determine our own development
what do Rogers and Maslow (humanistic psychologists) reject?
scientific models that try and establish general principles of human behaviour
what do Rogers and Maslow believe should be focused on in psychology?
believe we should focus on the subjective experience rather than general laws as we are all unique, a person-centred approach
what is self-actualisation?
uppermost level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs where we can fulfil our potential
what is personal growth?
developing and changing as a person to become fulfilled, satisfied and goal orientated
how can personal growth be achieved?
someone’s concept of self (how they see themselves) must have congruence or equal to their ideal self
what happens if someone concept of self is not equal to their ideal self?
state of incongruence and self-actualisation will not be possible
how does Rogers propose closing the gap between self and ideal self?
client-centred therapy to help people out with everyday living and issues such as low self-esteem and lack of unconditional love by parents
how does Rogers propose you become an effective therapist?
provide clients with the unconditional positive regard that their parents failed to give as children
