Module 56

Question 1

Humanistic theories

Answer 1

theories that view personality with a focus on the potential for healthy personal growth.

Question 2

Hierarchy of needs

Answer 2

Maslow’s pyramid of human needs, beginning at the base with physiological needs that must first be satisfied before higher-level safety needs and then psychological needs become active.

Question 3

Self actualization

Answer 3

according to Maslow, one of the ultimate psychological needs that arises after basic physical and psychological needs are met and self-esteem is achieved; the motivation to fulfill one’s potential.

Question 4

Self- transcendence

Answer 4

according to Maslow, the striving for identity, meaning, and purpose beyond the self.

Question 5

Unconditional positive regard

Answer 5

a caring, accepting, nonjudgmental attitude, which Carl Rogers believed would help people develop self-awareness and self-acceptance

Question 6

Self concept

Answer 6

all our thoughts and feelings about ourselves, in answer to the question, “Who am I?”

Question 7

Abraham Maslow

Answer 7

Maslow reported that such people shared certain characteristics: They were self-aware and self accepting, open and spontaneous, loving and caring, and not paralyzed by others’ opinions.

Question 8

Carl Rogers

Answer 8

was a fellow humanistic psychologist and agreed with much of Maslow’s thinking