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Humanistic Theory Flashcards

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What does the humanistic theory focus on?

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Human potential for growth

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What did Abraham Maslow say personality is determined by?

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Our efforts to reach self-actualization AKA full potential

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What is self-actualizing personality?

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Healthy individuals who have met their basic needs and are free to be creative & fulfill their potentials

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What does a fully functioning person mean?

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Term for a healthy, self-concept that’s both positive and congruent with reality

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What does unconditional positive regard mean?

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Love and caring without any conditions attached
**An attitude of total acceptance towards another person

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How many stages are in the Hierarchy of Needs?

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5

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What are the stages of the Hierarchy of Needs?

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Self-actualization, esteem, love and belonging, safety needs, and physiological needs

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What does esteem mean in the Hierarchy of Needs?

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Respect, self esteem, status, recognition, strength & freedom

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What does love and belonging mean in the Hierarchy of Needs?

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Friendship, intimacy, family, and sense of connection

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What does safety needs mean in the Hierarchy of Needs?

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Personal security, employment, resources, health, and property

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What does physiological needs mean in the Hierarchy of Needs?

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Air, water, food, shelter, sleep, clothing, and reproduction

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What is the lowest level of the Hierarchy of Needs?

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Physiological needs

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What is the second step of the Hierarchy of Needs?

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Safety needs

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What is the third step of the Hierarchy of Needs?

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Love and belonging

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What is the fourth step of the Hierarchy of Needs?

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Esteem

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What is the top of the Hierarchy of Needs?

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Self-actualization

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What did the humanistic theory influence the idea of human nature being?

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influenced the idea of human nature being good

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What criticism does the humanistic perspective have?

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Reinforces individualistic, cultural values

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What is a criticism of the humanistic theory?

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Has a weak scientific foundation

20
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Who is positive psychology related to?

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Martin Seligman

21
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What is positive psychology

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Movement w/in psychology focusing on the desirable aspects of human functioning as opposed to an emphasis on psychopathology

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