Humanistic Psychology Flashcards
What is the metaphor w/ a plant and flower?
A plant or flower has potential to flower & grow
This depends on how much the ENVIRONMENT we are exposed to (how much “water” & “sunlight” we get)
We CAN grow into a healthy & beautiful flower/plant
What is humanistic psychology?
Focuses on what?
Based on premise that you have to UNDERSTAND their UNIQUE view of REALITY
Focuses on phenomenology
Empathizes how ppl FEEL, THINK, EXPERIENCE & CHOOSE —> how these make up the HUMAN MIND
“Perception of reality” = most important
The mind is fundamentally “________” from other objects of study b/c the human mind is “_______”
Psychology needs to address this ^^
Humanistic psychologists seek to understand the “________” of the mind that are “__________” human and give life meaning
Different; aware
Aspects; uniquely
FUNDAMENTAL DIFF = THAT MIND IS AWARE
What is phenomenology?
Ones CONSCIOUS experience of the world
Psychologically MORE important than WORLD
All that matters:
1. Immediate
2. Conscious
= only time and place you exist is RIGHT NOW
= PAST is gone, PRESENT matters
= this is called a CONSTRUL
What is existentialism?
1800’s
Purpose was to REGAIN CONTACT w/ experience of being ALIVE & AWARE
CONCRETE & SPECIFIC experience —> existing @ particular moment in TIME & SPACE
What are the 3 parts of experience according to existentialism?
- Biological importance (“Umwelt”):
- sensations felt by biological organism - Social experience (“Mitwelt”):
- WHAT you feel & think as social being - Psychological experience (“Eigenwelt”):
- HOW you feel & think when trying to understand oneself, own mind & experience
- involves introspection
Biological importance is also called?
Umwelt
Social experience is also called?
Mitwelt
Psychological experience is also called?
Eigenwelt
What is thrown- ness?
Fails to provide worldview answer of what 2 things?
Refers to TIME/PLACE/CIRCUMST. Iinto which you HAPPEN to be BORN
Existence in MODEERN SOCIETY = tough = world “no meaning or purpose”
FAILS provide worldview that can answer:
1. WHY are you here?
2. WHAT should you be doing?
= no answer to these
What is angst?
What 3 seperate sensations does it involve?
UNPLEASANT/ANXIOUS feelings caused by contemplation of life & whether you are SPENDING yours the RIGHT WAY
3 separate sensations:
1. Anguish:
- choices are NEVER perfect
2. Forlornness:
- choices are YOURS ALONE
3. Despair:
- many outcomes are BEYOND your CONTROL
- includes some important elements in life
SAD REALITY THAT CANNOT CHANGE FATE FOR OURSELVES OR OTHERS AROUND US
What is bad faith?
Existentialists believe you can either…
- FACE your own MORTALITY & SEEK PURPOSE for your existence
= REQUIRES “optimistic toughness” aka existential courage
Or
- AVOID existential questions
= living in BAD FAITH
Ex) avoid problem, get good paying job, house, high social status & to not think for oneself
What are 2 problems w/ living in bad faith?
- You GIVE UP YOUR LIFE if…
= refuse to examine self
= refuse to understand meaning of experience - If you IGNORE troubling existential issues…
= you will STILL not be happy
= choosing NOT to worry is still a choice
What did the one philosopher say about living in bad faith?
…Humans are essentially a rock, we are not much different from mud…
= We must strive to find meaning in life (not live in bad faith)
= We must be aware of our own luck, we don’t have it forever (understanding our own morality)
…Otherwise we are NOT much different from mud…
“People come from the earth & return to it”
What is authentic existence?
However this does NOT “_______” you from loneliness & unhappiness
The human being is the “_____” animal that understands it “______ _____”
Therefore, “______” through existentialism can people regain awareness of their “________”
Entails being HONEST, INSIGHTFUL & MORALLY CORRECT
Relieve
Only; must die
Only; freedom
