humanistic approach

Question 1

Who created the humanistic approach

Answer 1

*Roger and Maslow

Question 2

assumptions of humanistic approach

Answer 2

*humans determine their own behaviour and have free will
*persons subjective experience and understanding of world is greater importance to understanding persons objective reality.

Question 3

Feature one of the humanistic approach

Answer 3

*free will is possible
*humans are self determining so behavior is due to our choices- we can reject internal/external influences such as genes or unconscious motives.
*have free will to make choices to enable personal change

Question 4

Feature two of humanistic approach

Answer 4

SELF-ACTUALISATION
*humanism believes that all humans have the desire to reach full potential
*MORE BASIC NEEDS HAVE TO BE MET BEFORE HIGHER NEEDS CAN BE ACHIEVED
*can move up and down hierarchy if needs are lost
*aim to fulfill potential, continue to change thruout lives.

Question 5

Feature three- self and congruence, whats in/ congruence?

Answer 5

• Congruence= where theres consistency between ur perceived self (how u view urself) and ur ideal self (person u want to be)

*incongruence- when theres a mismatch between perceived and ideal self- likely to have low self worth and poorer psychological health

Question 6

Where does incongruence stem from? (feature four)

Answer 6

*stems on childhood, when parents/sig others place limit on their love- may only show love/approval when specific conditions met

Question 7

How does conditions of worth influence persons development?

Answer 7

*believe they can only accept themselves/be happy when they reach these expectations set by others- this can increease the gap between self and ideal self

Question 8

How can incongruence be reduced?

Answer 8

counselling- therapist creates environment of unconditional positive regard

Question 9

What does the therapist do to reduce incongruence in patient?

Answer 9

*creates environment of unconditional positive regard
*accepts clients feelings and experiences, avoid making judgements

Question 10

What does counselling lead the patients to?

Answer 10

*self-actualization by helping them develop more realistic view of their ideal self, closing the gap between self and ideal self

Question 11

How does Person- centered therapy work?

Answer 11

*focus on present experiences
*therapy more forward thinking to help client reduce incongruence
*client is expert in their own lives
*therapist offer empathy. geniusnes to facilitate growth
*non-directive- client is encouraged to exert free will and discover own solution to problems