Humanistic theories

Question 1

Humanists

Answer 1

Tend to have an optimistic perspective on human nature. They focus on the ability of human beings.

Question 2

Humanistic Values

Answer 2

A belief in worth of persons and dedication to the development of human potential
An understanding of life as a process, change is inevitable
An appreciation of the spiritual and intuitive
A commitment to ecological integrity
A recognition of the profound problems affecting our world and a responsibility to hope and consrtuctive change

Question 3

Carl Rogers

Answer 3

Rogers viewed authentic personal experience as the fundamental constituent of growth and well being

Question 4

Congruence and Incongruence

Answer 4

People’s self concepts often do not exactly match reality. A person may consider himself to be very honest but often lies to his boss about why he is late at work.

Question 5

Congruence

Answer 5

Fairly accurate match between the self concept and reality

Question 6

Incongruence

Answer 6

Parents promote incongruence if they give their children conditional love. If a parent accepts a child only when the child behaves in a particular way.

Question 7

Abraham Maslow

Answer 7

Proposed the hierarchy of needs that represented various needs that motivate human behavior.
The peak of hierarchy is self-actualization.

Question 8

Maslow - Human strive for self actualization.

Answer 8

Awareness and acceptance of themselves
Openness and spontaneity
The ability to enjoy work and see work as a mission to fulfill