Humanistic approach Flashcards
What is free will
The notion that humans can make choices and are not determined by internal biological or external forces
What is humanistic psychology
An approach to understanding behaviour that emphasises the importance of subjective experience and each persons capacity for self determination.
What is self-actualisation
The desire to grow psychologically and fulfil one’s potential becoming what you are capable of. All four lower levels of Maslow’s hierarchy must be met before an individual can work towards self-actualisation. For Rodgers it is having no conditions of worth and reaching congruence.
What is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
A five levelled hierarchical sequence in which basic physiological (such as hunger) needs must be satisfied before high psychological needs (such as self-esteem and self actualisation) can be achieved
What is the ranking of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (least to most important)
Physiological needs (e.g. food)
- Safety and security
- Love and belonging
- Self-esteem
- Self-actualisation
What is the self
The ideas and values that characterise the ‘I’ and ‘me’ and includes perception and valuing of ‘what i am’ and ‘‘what can i do’.
Who are the two main psychologists in the humanistic approach
Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow
What is congruence
The aim of Rogerian therapy , when the self-concept and ideal self are seen to be broadly accord or match
What are conditions of worth
When a parent places limits or boundaries on their love of their children. For example, a parent saying to their child, ‘I will only love you if you study medicine’.
What are the main features of humanistic counselling
Main feature is unconditional positive regard which will remove a clients condition of wort, allowing them to achieve congruence
What did Roger’s claim about issues experienced as adults?
They have roots in childhood and can often be explained by a lack of unconditional positive regard from parents.
