Humanistic Psychology Flashcards
When did humanistic emerge
1950’s and 1960’s
What does humanistic psychology focus on
Peoples subjective experiences and how a human can develop their individual potential in a positive way
What is at the centre of the humanistic approach
Individual conscious experience
Who are the three main psychologists in the humanistic approach
Maslow
Rogers
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What four things did Maslow advocate psychology on
Healthy individuals
Personal growth and development
Self-actualisation
Motivation.
What did Rogers focus on
Client centred therapy
What’s the first humanistic principle
Humans are more than the sum of their parts. Cannot be reduced to components or functions
What’s the second humanistic principle
Humans exist in a uniquely human context as well as in a cosmic ecology
What’s the third humanistic principle
Humans are aware of being aware- human consciousness
What’s the fourth humanistic principle
Humans have some choice and responsibility
What’s the fifth humanistic principle
Humans are intentional, aim for goals, are aware that they cause future events and seek meaning and value and creativity
What are the 8 subject matters
Love Creativity Self Growth Self actualisation. Autonomy Responsibility Peak experience
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Who created the hierarchy of needs
Maslow
What are the five levels of the hierarchy of needs
- physiological needs
- security needs
- social needs
- esteem needs
- self actualising needs
Physiological needs
Most basic needs for survival like food and water and sleep
Security needs
Needs for safety and security like a house and job
Social needs
Needs for belonging, love and affection
Esteem needs
Red for things that reflect self-esteem, personal worth, social recognition, and accomplishment
Self-actualising needs
Self aware and concerned with personal growth, not concerned with opinions of others
6 characteristics of self-actualised people
Acceptance and realism Problem-centring Spontaneity Autonomy and solitude Continued freshness of appreciation Peak experiences
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What are the four deficiency needs
Physiological
Security
Social
Esteem
What are the highest levels of the pyramid called
Growth needs
What does B&D needs stand for
Being needs and deficiency needs
What are three problems with the hierarchy of needs
Needs may change over time.
Doesn’t lend itself to scientific enquiry.
Little empirical support.
