Humanistic Approach (Approaches) Flashcards
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What are the main assumptions of the humanistic approach?
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- Humans have free will, not all behaviour is determined
- People are basically good, and are born with an innate need to make themselves and the world better
- People are motivated to self actualise
- A proper understanding of human behaviour can only be achieved by studying humans not animals
- Rejects scientific methodology
- Psychology should study the individual (idiographic)
2
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What are the three things Carl Rogers thinks?
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- The self concept / perceived self
- The ideal self
- The real self
3
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What is the self concept?
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- Who you feel you are
4
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What is the ideal self?
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- Who you wish to be
5
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What is the real self?
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- Who you actually are
6
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What is congruence?
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- Unconditional positive regard
7
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What is incongruence?
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- Conditions of worth —> conditions to be met, supported by someone’s requirements.
- Makes it difficult to reach self-actualisation
8
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What happens in client centred therapy?
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The purpose is to reach congruence
- Clients feel comfortable and accepted
- Clients can say anything —> no judgement
- Realise potential barriers (negative thoughts about ourselves)
9
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What does Maslow’s hierarchy of needs say?
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- States that you must reach each of the stages, in order to reach self-actualisation.
10
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What are the individual stages of Maslows hierarchy?
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(Bottom to top)
- Physiological
- Safety
- Belongingness & love needs
- Esteem needs
- Self actualisation
11
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Strengths of the humanistic approach?
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- Takes into account all variables of behaviour —> holistic
- Real life application —> client centred therapy
12
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Limitations of the humanistic approach?
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- All stages may not need meeting to reach self actualisation
- No scientific validity —> subjective
- May be cultural bias —> American individuals
