Module 46 - Personality

Question 1

The Humanistic Perspective

Answer 1

Grew out of discontentment with negative dark views of humanity put forth by Freud

Question 2

Maslow: Opposite of Freud.

Answer 2

Developed ideas by studying creative, healthy people, not

troubled clinical ones.

Question 3

Carl Rogers

Answer 3

Believed people are basically good and naturally strive for self-actualization

Question 4

Unconditional Positive Regard:

Answer 4

an attitude of acceptance of others despite their failings.

Question 5

Evaluating the Humanistic Perspective

Answer 5

Humanistic psychology still felt in counseling, education, child- rearing, and management practices with its emphasis on a positive self-concept, empathy, and the thought that people are basically good and can improve.