Humanistic Approach Flashcards

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Assumptions of the humanistic approach

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Free will- idea that people have the ability to choose their own actions and behaviour independently - active agents, capable of personal growth

Maslow- people have certain needs which allow personal growth. People are motivated to meet certain needs.

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Describe Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

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All four lower levels of the hierarchy must be met before the individual can work towards self- actualisation and fulfil their potential.

During self actualisation individuals leave behind all fear, doubt and inhabitation meaning they can achieve their dreams and goals.

Not everyone will manage this.

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Self-Actualisation

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Is the highest level in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. It refers to the innate drive within individuals to reach their full potential, achieve personal growth, and become the best version of themselves.

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Focus on the Self

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Refers to the idea that understanding and fulfilling our own identity, personal growth, and self-worth is essential to healthy psychological functioning.

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Congruence

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The match between the perceived self and ideal self

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Incongruence

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If the gap between self and ideal self is too big the person experiences a state of incongruence.

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Conditions of worth

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Rogers claimed that many of the issues we experience as adults have their roots n childhood. This is similar to Freud. Rogers claimed that these issues could be explained by a lack of unconditional positive regard.

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Conditional positive regard

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Love given only for meeting certain standards of behaviour

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Unconditional positive regard

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Acceptance, support and caring of other simply because the person is a human being.

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Which psychologist associated with the humanistic approach?

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Carl Rogers

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Which psychologist wrote the hierarchy of needs?

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Abraham Maslow

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How can an individual achieve congruence?

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Close the gap between the ideal self and perceived self by having a healthier view of himself and has more achievable and realistic ideal self

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Counselling Psychology

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It is a type of talking therapy.
Key features include that it is:
- Client centred
- Unconditional positive regard is used

It aims to reduce a client’s congruence and move towards self actualisation

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