humanistic approach

Question 1

assumptions

Answer 1

differs from most other approaches as focuses on conscious experience rather then on behaviour
-humans have free will: not all behaviour is determined
-all individuals are unique and have innate drive to achieve maximal potential
-accurate understanding behaviour can only be achieved by studying humans-not animals

Question 2

order of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Answer 2

self actualisation-e.g morality and creativity
self esteem- e.g confidence, repect of others
love and belonging e.g friendships
safety and security e.g health and employment
physiological needs e.g water, shelter