The Humanistic Approach Flashcards
What does the humanistic approach focus on?
The person has a whole
Do humanistic psychologist believe that all people are good or bad?
They think all people are inherently good
Does humanistic psychology just take into account behaviour?
No, it also takes peoples feelings into account
Where does humanistic psychology assume that behaviour comes from?
It comes from the self-concept
Does humanistic psychology assume that people are only driven by events?
No they think human behaviour is determined by free Will
Who developed the need theory of motivation?
Maslow 1943
Name the five levels of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
- Needs related to survival.
- Need for safety.
- Need for love and belonging
- Need for esteem
- Self actualisation
What does humanistic psychology assume that people are driven to do?
To achieve their full potential
Name a negative of the humanistic approach
It is a western concept
It seems that everybody has the ability to self actualise
Name some characteristics that self actualised people have
A strong sense of self-awareness
Acceptance of themselves and others
Ability to deal with uncertainty and the unknown
A strong sense of creativity
What did Maslow think self actualisation could be measured in?
Peak experiences
Is there much evidence to support the hierarchical nature of muscle hierarchy of needs?
No
Which study tested the hierarchy of needs
Aronoff 1967
Who also liked to talk about self actualisation?
Rogers
How did Rogers think people reached self actualisation?
By having good self-worth and the way that they’re treated by others
What did Rogers think led to psychological problems?
Incongruence (where there is a mismatch between someone self-concept and their ideal self)
What are Rogers two parts of the self?
Unconditional positive regard
Conditions of worth
What is Rogers therapy known as?
Client centred or person centred therapy
How does Rogers therapy work?
Bye making the client aware of their thoughts actions and behaviours by repeating their sentence sentences back to them
Does a Rogers therapist criticise the patient?
No, they always have unconditional positive regard
Name one strength of the humanistic approach
It treats peoples individuals and takes the whole person into account
Name one weakness of the humanistic approach
It lacks objectivity and features things that are hard to measure
Which study showed that Rogers therapy is effective?
Gibbard and Hanley 2008
