Evaluation Points: 'humanistic approach'

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Subjective

  • The subjective experience of the individual is difficult to test. For example, measuring self-actualisation.

  • This also means that there is a lack of scientific evidence to support the theory.

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Culturally biassed

  • The theory has been criticised for only explaining behaviour in individualist cultures (where the focus is on the self and personal development). E.g. self-actualisation is only relevant in these cultures.

  • This means it has limited explanatory power in collectivist cultures (where the focus is on the group and well-being of others). 

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Un-scientific

  • Humanists believe it is inappropriate to study humans in a scientific way and make generalisations as we are all unique.

  • This means that there is a lack of objective evidence to support the theory.

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Less deterministic

  • Humanistic psychology allows for personal development and considers free will in behaviour. 

  • This means that individuals have the power to change their futures.

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Practical applications

  • Humanistic psychology allows for personal development and considers free will in behaviour. 

  • This means that individuals have the power to change their futures.