Humanistic Approach

Question 1

What does the humanistic approach assume?

Answer 1

emphasises free will
• we should concern ourselves with a subjective experience rather than create general laws

Question 2

What is Maslows hierarchy of needs?

Answer 2

Basic needs at the bottom
• once we fulfil one level we move on to the next
• bottom 4 levels are ‘deficiency needs’
• top level is what Maslow suggests everyone is aiming for
• everyone has an innate tendency to self-actualise

Question 3

What is needed for personal growth?

Answer 3

• the self and the ideal self must be in congruence
• if space between 2 is too big personal growth cannot occur
• results in self esteem issues

Question 4

What did Rodger’s say?

Answer 4

Many of the issues we face as adults are rooted in childhood
• eg low self esteem - parents impose conditions of worth
• ‘I’ll be proud of you if you pass your a levels’

Question 5

What is the person centred approach?

Answer 5

Aims to reduce gap between the self and the ideal self
• aims to provide clients with love they failed to receive as children
• help to cope with the pressures of everyday living

Question 6

Why is the humanistic approach different to all the others?

Answer 6

Takes a positive view on human behaviour
• not ‘stuck’ with no control over our behaviour
• replaces with the idea that we are in control to make ourselves happier

Question 7

Evaluation of humanistic approach?

Answer 7

• unscientific
  • unfalsifiable
  • subjective concepts - self actualisation
  + free will
  • person centred therapy
  • choosing their own solution to their own problems