Personality & Abnormal Psychology: Humanism

Question 1

Phenomenological Theorists

Answer 1

Humanists because they focus on what distinguishes us from animals.

Question 2

Gestalt theory of personality

Answer 2

Closely links both existential and humanistic theories.

Question 3

Kurt Lewin

Answer 3

Created Field Theory

Question 4

Field Theory

Answer 4

Personality Is dynamic and is constantly changing band on their different regions. Personality changes based on environmental influences.

Question 5

Abraham Maslow

Answer 5

A humanistic theorist who created the hierarchy of human motives and seIf-actualization.

Question 6

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

Answer 6

People strive to meet higher needs when their lower needs are met. Physiological & Salety Needs. Belonging & Love Needs. Cognitive & Aesthetic Needs. Self. Actualization.

Question 7

Self-Actualization

Answer 7

Rare individuals who have peak experiences that have important and lasting effects.

Question 8

George Kelly

Answer 8

A humanistic theorist who believed we were constantIy testing boundaries with each other.

Question 9

Humanistic -Existential Therapy

Answer 9

Focus on finding meaning in one’s life by making one’s own choices

Question 10

Carl Rogers

Answer 10

A humanistic psychologist who created Client-centered Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Nondirective Therapy.

Question 11

Victor Frankl

Answer 11

A humanistic theorist who believed mental illness and maladjustment stem from a life of meaninglessness