Module 06: Shared Theories Flashcards
These theories are developed in response to the psychoanalytic thought that a person’s destiny was determined early in life. It also emphasized a person’s capacity for self actualization (hopeful and optimistic perspective).
Humanistic Theories
He is known as the Father of humanistic psychology. He charged the discipline to examine human strengths and stress human virtue
Abraham Maslow
According to Maslow, this is the main concept as he believes that an individual is an active participant who strives for self-actualization
Motivation
What are the assumptions the Maslow’s Human Needs Theory?
(1) Man is a wanting being
(2) Needs have a definite hierarchy of importance
(3) Attention to all human needs in essential for motivation
(4) A satisfied needs does not act as a motivator. As one needs is satisfied, another replaces it
This is the deficiency needs, basic needs and they are essential for human survival. Must be satisfied for a person to turn attention the higher level needs
D motives
These are the higher level needs, includes self-esteem and self- actualization which are reflective of growth potential
B Motives
These are the basic needs for human life: food, shelter, clothing, rest, air, water, sleep and sexual satisfaction. They have priority over all other needs and cannot be postponed for long
Physiological Needs
They are connected with the psychological fear of loss of job, property, natural calamities. These type of needs lose their motivational potential when they are satisfied
Security/Safety Needs
This is the desire to stay in a group and members should accept him with love and affection
Social Needs
This pertains to the need to be respected and appreciated by others. This is the need to have power and finally a prestigious position. It includes self confidence, self respect and self competence.
Esteem Needs (B motives)
This is the desire to become what one is capable of
becoming.
Self Actualization Needs
Characteristics of self actualization needs:
(1) Realistic Orientation
(2) Spontaneity
(3) Acceptance of Self
(4) Acceptance of Others
(5) Close relationship with others
(6) Autonomous thinking
(7) Appreciation of Life
(8) Reactivity to others
(9) Consideration of Others
(10) Respect for others
He developed the psychosocial development theory.
Erik Erikson
Explain the Ego Development Theory.
(1) It emerged as an expansion of Freud’s concept of Ego
(2) A person’s life from birth to death are formed by social influences that interact with the physical/psychological maturing organism
This stage of childhood in Erikson’s theory has the virtue of Hope, Maldevelopment, and Withdrawal. An example of this is a secure environment provided by the caregiver, with regular access to affection and food
Infancy period: Trust and Mistrust (Oral Stage)
This stage of childhood in Erikson’s theory has the virtue of Will, Maldevelopment, and Compulsion. In this, the caregiver promotes self-sufficiency while maintaining a secure environment
Early Childhood period: Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt (Anal Stage)
This stage of childhood in Erikson’s theory has the virtue of Purpose, Maldevelopment and Inhibition. In this, the caregiver encourages, supports, and guides the child’s own initiatives and interests
Play Age Period: Initiative vs Guilt (Genital Stage)
This stage of childhood in Erikson’s theory has the virtue of Competence, Maldevelopment, and Inertia (passivity). In this, reasonable expectations set in school and at home, with praise for their accomplishments
School Age Period: Industry vs Inferiority (Latency Age)
This adolescence stage in Erikson’s theory has the virtue of Fidelity, Maldevelopment: Repudiation. In this, the individual weighs out their previous experiences, societal expectations, and their aspirations in establishing values and ‘finding themselves.’
Adolescence Period: Identity vs Identity Confusion
This stage of young adulthood in Erikson’s theory has the virtue of Love, Maldevelopment: Distantiation. In this, the individual forms close friendships or long term partnership.
Young Adulthood Period: Intimacy vs Isolation
This stage of young adulthood in Erikson’s theory has the virtue of Care, Maldevelopment: Rejectivity. This pertains to the engagement with the next generation through parenting, coaching and teaching.
Adulthood period; Generativity vs Stagnation or Self Absorption
This stage of adulthood in Erikson’s theory has the virtue of Wisdom, Maldevelopment: Disdain. An example of this is the Contemplation and acknowledgment of personal life accomplishments
Old Age Period: Integrity vs Despair
Who proposed the theory of moral development?
Lawrence Kohlberg
What are the three (3) Levels of moral development?
(1) Preconventional level
(2) Conventional level
(3) Post conventional level