Humanstic Flashcards
What is self-actualisation.
The desire to grow psychologically and fulfil one’s potential. Unique to each individual.
Maslow’s hierarchy of need. Most important to least important.
Physiological needs>Safety needs>Belongingness and love>Esteem needs>self-actualisation (only reached by 1%of people).
What is the actual self
The person they perceive themselves to be
What is the ideal self?
The person they would like to be.
What is congruence?
The gap between the ideal and actual self closing , and self actualisation being reached.
What is incongruence?
When the gap between the ideal and actual self gets larger, causing menta health problems such as anxiety and depression.
Humanistic Approach Real World Application
Client Centred Therapy- Incongruence can be cause by a lack of unconditional positive regard, so the therapist provides them with it alongside empathy and genuineness to reduce incongruence.
Humanistic positive outlook.
It focuses on personal growth and self actualising through free will as we decide out own behaviour. This overemphasises self actualisation (only 1% reach) and ignores self-destruction (suicide, addiction, criminality).
Therefore incomplete explanation.
Humanistic lacks scientific rigour.
Self actualisation is subjective depending on the person, could be an A*, could be winning the world cup, meaning it is difficult to measure and cannot be scientifically tested. Therefore, the concepts are to open to interpretation and lacks research support and validity.
Humanistic culture bias
Some cultures see self actualisation as abnormal as they prioritise caring for others, and will not achieve it, meaning it cannot explain collectivist cultures and their human behaviours.
What is culture bias?
The tendency to ignore cultural differences and interpret all phenomena through the lens of their own culture.
