Week 8 - Humanstic Approach

Question 1

Why did the humanistic approach emerge

Answer 1

Needed a focus on human qualities rather than environmental- freedom, choice, personal growth , peace

Question 2

Define extentialism

Answer 2

Emphasise on free will , personality is a conscious experience

Question 3

Define Phenomenology

Answer 3

Focus on subjective feelings / put yourself in their shoes

Question 4

Overview of Maslow’s Self Actualisation

Answer 4

Based on theory to meet needs
Self actualisated = making use of full potential
Motivated by hierarchy of needs

Question 5

7 stages of the hierarchy of needs

Answer 5

Physiological Needs
Safety
Love
Esteem
Cognitive
Aesthetic Needs
Self Actualisation

Bottom needs to be met before progression

Question 6

Features of a self-actualised person

Answer 6

At peace , not dependant on others , mission in life

Willing to change , take responsibility , make use og positivity

Question 7

3 parts of theory of self (Carl Rodger’s)

Answer 7

Actual Self = our impression
Real Self = actual behaviour
Ideal self = what we would like to be

Congruence = match , personality
Incongruence = poor mental health , anxiety

Question 8

Define Conditional and Unconditional congruence

Answer 8

Conditional = parent gives unconditional love
Unconditional = given independently of worth
- positive (=congruence ) and conditional positive (incongruence) regard

Question 9

Features of client centered therapy

Answer 9

Allows congruence from therapist
Q-Sort test
Based on theory of self (Rodger’s)