Humanistic Approach^

Question 1

Humanistic

Answer 1

idiographic
all have free will
should be viewed holistically

Question 2

Rogers

Answer 2

we have 3 selves that we need to merge to self - actualise
self - who you think you are
ideal self - what they want to be
real self - who you actually are

Question 3

Congruence

Answer 3

merge for self actualisation
needs unconditional positive regard

Question 4

Conditions of Worth

Answer 4

real or not
requirements for an individual to feel loved

Question 5

Moslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Answer 5

self actualisation
esteem
love/ belonging
safety
psychological needs

Question 6

Self Actualisation

Answer 6

innate drive to reach full potential

Question 7

Counselling Psychology

Answer 7

Rogers
- help people cope with every day life problems (childhood origins)
- because of lack of unconditional positive regard or exposure to conditions of worth

Client centred therapy- client are experts of their own experience- directed by client
: encouraged to discover their own solutions
: warm, non judgement zone to work

Question 8

Strengths

Answer 8

human motivation
includes free will
holistic - multiple solutions
client centre therapy helps reach self actualisation

Question 9

Limitations

Answer 9

limited application
- only therapy
not reductionist as it can’t be broken into IV and DV
cultural bias - based on individual cultures, not collective
- not relevant to collectivist cultures (european)

Question 10

Scientific?

Answer 10

scientific method is inappropriate
- humans are subjective not objective
- can’t test free will
subjective = not scientific
- reduces validity, not falsifiable