Humanistic psychology Flashcards
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What is it?
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Emerged as the third force in psychology. Approach to understanding behaviour that emphasises importance of subjective experience and each persons capacity for self-determination.
2
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Components of it
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Free will
Self-actualisation
Self, congruence and conditions of worth
Hierarchy of needs
3
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Free will
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People are active agents who are self-determining
4
Q
Self-actualisation
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Everyone wants to meet maximum of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and then reach their full potential.
5
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Self, congruence and conditions of worth
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Personal growth requires congruence between self and ideal self
6
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Hierarchy of needs
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Maslow:
- Physiological needs
- Safety and security
- Love and belongingness
- Self-esteem
- Self- actualisation
7
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Evaluation
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Not reductionist Limited application Positive approach Untestable concepts Cultural bias
