Week 5.1 - Humanism

Question 1

what are the key points of humanism ?

Answer 1

• behaviour should be interpreted through observer and participant
• help maximise potential for psych. growth

Question 2

what did carl rogers believe ?

Answer 2

• individuals are unique and require positive regard

- humans have an ‘actualising tendency’

Question 3

define perceived self

Answer 3

person’s view of themselves, acquired through experience of what makes up me

Question 4

define ideal self

Answer 4

how an individual would like to be viewed

Question 5

define incongruence

Answer 5

the self-image is different to the ideal-self

Question 6

define congruence

Answer 6

the self-image is similar to the ideal-self

Question 7

what is client-centred therapy ?

Answer 7

• patients have capacity to help themselves
• client recognise limitations and solutions
• facilitator creates accepting atmosphere

Question 8

what did abraham maslow believe ?

Answer 8

• humans have the capacity to strive to reach their potential
• deficiency + growth motives

Question 9

define deficiency motives

Answer 9

basic human needs which must be met for basic functioning

Question 10

define growth motives

Answer 10

human drives to progress towards a higher level of human functioning

Question 11

define self-actualisation

Answer 11

an ongoing process of realising one’s own potential by doing what the individual is capable of

Question 12

how is humanism linked to sport ?

Answer 12

Lombardo’s Humanistic Model of Coaching

the goals of the athlete should always take precedence over those of the coach