Humanistic Approach

Question 1

Humanistic Approach

Answer 1

An approach to understanding behaviour that emphasise the importance of subjective experience and each person’s capacity for self-determinism. Often called the ‘Person-Centred Approach’.

Question 2

Free Will

Answer 2

The notions that humans can make choices and are not determined by biological or external forces.

Question 3

Self Actualisation

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The desire to grow psychologically and fulfil one’s full potential - becoming what you are capable of.

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Hierarchy of Needs

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A five-levelled hierarchical sequence in which basic needs (i.e. hunger) must be satisfied before higher psychological needs (i.e. esteem, self-actualisation) can be achieved. Developed by Maslow.

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Self

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The ideas and values that characterise ‘I’ and ‘me’ and includes perception and valuing of ‘what i am’ and ‘what i can do’.

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Congruence

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The aim of Rogerian therapy: when the self-concept and ideal self are seen to broadly accord or match.

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Conditions of Worth

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When a parent places limits or boundaries on their love of their children, for instance, a parent saying to a child, ‘I will only love you if you….’.

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Unconditional Positive Regard

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Valuing the person for who they are no matter what they do. Reduces incongruence.

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Person-Centred Therapy

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Rogers believed that the individual is at the centre of therapy, including total acceptance and non-judgement support, regardless of what the client says/does. Therapy worked to increase their congruence and unconditional positive regard.

Question 10

Personal Growth

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Developing and changing as a person to become fulfilled, satisfies and goal-oriented.