Hunanistic Approach Flashcards
What is the humanistic approach about
The humanistic psychology differs from most other approaches as it focuses on conscious experiences rather than on determinism and on discussion of experience
What is free will
Where you can choose what you want to do
What is self-actualisation
Where you want to reach the best version of your self
What is the hierarchy of needs
It is represented with a pyramid and the most basic psychological needs are represented at the top
What does the hierarchy of needs consist of from most to least important
- physiological needs
- safety
- love/ belonging
- esteem
- self - actualisation
Why are the bottom layers important
You need them to self - actualise. If you don’t have physiological needs then you can’t have safety and so on
What are physiological needs
They are the most important and most basic needs - breathing, food, water, sleep. You are deficient if you don’t have those
What is safety
It is the security of body, employment, resources, morality, family, health and property. You can only have these if you have physiological needs
What is love / belonging
It is friendship, family and sexual intimacy - if you don’t have these you don’t have people to care or support for you
What is esteem
It is self-esteem, confidence, achievement, respect of others and by others. If you don’t have this you may not be confident to get a better job
What is self-actualisation
Being the best of yourself
What is the self theory by Carl rogers
Where you are made of 2 selves - real and ideal self.
What is your real self
- how you are in the real world
- more objective
- how others see you
What is your ideal self
Who you wish to be as the best for you
What is incongreunce
Where your self-concept and ideal self lead to negative feelings of self worth
