Humanistic approaches to personality Flashcards
1
Q
What is the assumption of existential-humanistic approaches?
A
That individuals have the capacity to shape their own self
2
Q
Aims of humanistic psychology are:
A
- To show that everyone has potential for growth
- No one is bad or unworthy
- Self actualisation
3
Q
What is self actualisation theory? (Rogers)
A
People are:
- Fully functioning
- Open to experience and trust their feelings
- Experience meaning in life
- Open to challenges
- Accepting of self and others
- Spontaneous
- Independant
4
Q
What is self determination theory?
A
Three needs that must be satisfied:
- Self-determination
- Competence
- Relatedness to others
5
Q
What are the types of existential psychotherapy and their aims?
A
- Existential analyses/psychotherapy
- Client centered therapy
- Aims to identify maladaptive defense mechanisms
- Reduce anxiety with new coping mechanisms
6
Q
Dysfunctional behaviour is caused by..
A
- Avoidance behaviour
- Self actualisation is blocked
