Rogers

Question 1

what does Rogers work focus on (2)

Answer 1

• focuses on self rather then ‘selves’ of the individual

- suggest we have 3 selves→ which need to integrate to achieve self actualisation

Question 2

what are the 3 selves Rogers talks about

Answer 2

• self concept
  
  • ideal self
  • real self

Question 3

define sc

Answer 3

way you see yourself

Question 4

define rs

Answer 4

who you actually are

Question 5

define is

Answer 5

self you wish to be

Question 6

what does rogers mean by sc (2)

Answer 6

the self that can be described as the self you feel you are→ similar to self esteem

if one has low self esteem thus will have low self concept with distorted view of their capability

Question 7

what does rogers mean by rs (3)

Answer 7

• third self⇒ person you actually are not what you think or wish you are
  
  • difficult self to demonstrate bc concept of subjective experience means everyone will perceive or judge everyone diff
  • logically means ascertaining real self is problematic

Question 8

what does rogers mean by is (2)

Answer 8

• who you’re aiming towards becoming or possible you’re already there
  
  • way to see if someone is working towards ideal self is if they say ‘i wish i’

Question 9

what did roger assume to achieve self actualisation (2)

Answer 9

person is fully functioning⇒ so have opportunity to strive for self actualisation & actually doing so→ not something that occurs by chance

being able to pursue your potential means you're fully functional so barriers that occur in environment or within are overcome

Question 10

define congruence

Answer 10

when your selves→ specifically self concept and ideal self are same or broadly match each other

Question 11

define self

Answer 11

ideas & values that characterise ‘i’ & ‘me’ + include perception & valuing of ‘what i am’ & ‘what i can do’

Question 12

what does rogers mean by congruence

Answer 12

self actualisation achieved necessary to be congruent⇒ ideal self and real self are same/similar

difficult to achieve thus many don't realise full potential⇒ don't become self actualised

Question 13

• what did rogers believe was important part of achieving congruence

Answer 13

unconditional +ve regard = some point in their lives someone has to be loved for who they’re by someone & accepted without proviso→ can be from parent, friend, family member etc or what rogers argue is a therapist⇒ wherever from it needs to be achieved

Question 14

what is an example of condition’s of worth scenario

Answer 14

child feels they need to attain high grades in school for parents to accept & love them→ feel they wont be loved fully unless meet requirements

this feeling could be gained:

overtly: from being told by parents 
indirectly: seeing sibling cause parent disappointment bc of poor grades

Question 15

define condition of worth

Answer 15

requirement individual believes they must have to meet to be loved

Also know as conditioned +ve regard 

condition's of worth can be real or perceived by individual

Question 16

if you’re experiencing condition’s of worth what are you not experiencing

Answer 16

unconditional positive regard so self actualisation even more difficult to achieve

Question 17

define unconditional +ve regard

Answer 17

total acceptance received from another person