Humanistic psychology Flashcards
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Humanistic psychology in one sentence
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Emerged as the third force in psych
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Humanistic approach brief AO1
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Freewill: People are active agents who are self-determining
Self-actualisation: Everyone has an innate tendency yo want to reach their potential
The self, congruence and conditions of worth:
Personal growth requires congruence between self and ideal self
Hierarchy of needs: Maslow identified physiological deficiency needs to be satisfied before safety and self-actualisation
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Humanistic approach brief AO3
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Not reductionist: Humanism places importance on the whole person
Positive approach: Optimistic approach, sees people as basically good
Limited application: Not a comprehensive theory but a loose set of concepts
Cultural bias (individualist)
