L11 - Humanistic Approach

Question 1

Key assumptions?

Answer 1

• Psych should study the whole person as everyone is unique
• People have free will to make decisions
• Scientific method is too objective, and methods ignore subjective experiences

Question 2

What is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?

Answer 2

• Most basic needs at the bottom
• Most advanced needs at the top
• People are motivated to achieve progression through levels
• Each level must be fulfilled before a person can move up
• The more basic the need, the more powerfully it is experienced, and is harder to ignore

Question 3

What are the stages ?

Answer 3

Self Actualisation
Esteem
Love/Belonging
Safety
Physiological

Question 4

What is Self-actualisation?

Answer 4

Occurs when a person reaches their full potential and is the best version of themselves

Question 5

What did Maslow find?

Answer 5

• People who attained self-actualisation shared characteristics
• They are creative, accepting other other, and have an accurate perception of the world
• Self-actualisation was achieved from peak experiences
• These are moments of extreme inspiration + ecstasy where they could leave all doubts, fears and inhibitions