HUMANISTIC CONCEPTION THEORY BY MASLOW

Question 1

humanistic theory by Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow

Answer 1

Emerged in the 1960s
Developed in reaction to pessimistic psychodynamic approaches to psychology
Optimistic outlook on human nature and personal development
Does not see conflict as inevitable
Behaviour influenced by perceptions we form

Question 2

maslows hierarchy of needs

Answer 2

step 1: physiological (breathing, food, water, sex, sleepP

step 2: safety (security, protection, no fear for ones life)

step 3: belonging and love (close relationships with other people, group membership)

step 4: esteem (high self-esteem, respect from others, confidence, self-respect)

step 5: self-actualisation = when a person reaches their maximum potential

Question 3

strengths

Answer 3

Makes clients feel positive

Very client supportive therapy focused on feelings

Focuses on healthy behaviour rather than issues or problems

Question 4

Weaknesses

Answer 4

Hierarchy of needs seen as too restrictive

No explanation for excellence despite missing lower levels

Focuses on healthy behaviour (too positive) may not solve real underlying issue of negative behaviour