the humanistic approach Flashcards
what are 4 key assumptions of the humanistic approach?
- humans are self-determining but can be influce by internal and external factors
- humans are active agents so determine our own development
- psychology shoulld frocus on the indevidal
- behaviour is unpredictable so should not be studied scientifically
what does Marslow suggest about self-actualisation?
- everyone has an innate need to reach their potential
- all 4 other stages must first be completed, but their are psychological barriers which can stop this
- personal growth is essential
What is the goal of Marslow’s hierarchy of needs?
to motivate people to self-actualise
what are the five stages of Marslow’s hierarchy?
physiological, safety, belonging, self-esteem, self-actualisation
give an example of physiological needs
food, water, shelter
give an example of safety needs
stability, job security
give an example of belonging
friends, family, partner
give an example of self-esteem
respect, achievement, recognition
what is Roger’s conditions of worth?
for individual growth to be achieved
what must the person have for individual growth?
a self-view which is equivalent or congruent with their ideal self
what causes a negative self-view?
a large gap between self and ideal
how can a gp between self and ideal be treated?
with client-centred therapy to help the person cope and to provide unconditional positive regard to overcome their conditions of worth
what is the cause of the incongruence?
lack of unconditional positive regard by parents in childhood
what are the strengths of the humanistic approach?
-holistic
-idiographic
-rogerian therapy had a huge influnce on counselling
the heirarchy explains motivation
-optimistic and positive
what are the weaknesses of the humanistic approach?
- little reall world application
- lacks evidence
- culturally bis toward individualist cultures
- cannot be tested
- little impact on psychology compared to other approaches
