humanistic approach

Question 1

Assumptions

Answer 1

Humans have free will and full control over their destiny
People ab,e to make significant choices within constraints e.g. societal rules
Focus on conscience experience
Discussion of experience rather than experimental method

Question 2

Free will

Answer 2

Humans are self determining and have free will
Ppl still affected by external and internal factors but can still determine their own development

Question 3

Maslows hierarchy of needs

Answer 3

Main interest in what motivates ppl
Hierarchy of needs that motivates our behaviour
In order to reach self actualisation each level of needs needs to be met
Bottom is physiological needs food water
Next security and safety then love then belongingnexs
Person is a le to progress through Hierarchy once current needs are met

Question 4

Self actualistation

Answer 4

Ppl have innate desire to achieve their full potential
Personal growth is an essential part of being human
A personspotential/best self

Question 5

Focus on self

Answer 5

Rogers theory 1951
Humans have 2 basic needs
Positive regard from other
Feeling of self worth
Selfworth develops in childhood - from parent child interactions
How we view ourselves determines our psychological health
Closer we are to our ideal self greater or feelings of self worth and psycho.ogical health

Question 6

Congruence

Answer 6

Similarity between a person’s ideal self and how they perceived them selves
Ppl employ defence mechanisms to feel less threatened by inconsistencies between how they want to be and how they are

Question 7

Conditions of worth

Answer 7

Other ppl hinder our process to self actualisation
Positive regard:
Unconditional- when u are accepted for who u are
Conditional- when u are accepted if u do what others want u to do
Leads to conditions of worth on.y feel sense of self acceptance when conditions are met
Psychological problems are a direct result of conditions of worth