Humanistic Psychology

Humanistic Psychology

Focuses on the individual as a whole, emphasising inherent goodness, self-actualisation, and free will.

Idiographic Approach

Focuses on studying the individual rather than producing general rules based on group summaries.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Categorises human needs into: self-actualisation, esteem, love/belonging, safety, and physiological needs.

Self-Actualisation

Realising one's fullest potential and becoming the best one is capable of being.

Unconditional Positive Regard

Providing affection and support regardless of behavior, essential for positive self-concept.

Conditions of Worth

Approval and affection given based on certain behaviours, hindering self-actualisation according to Rogers.

Client-Centered Therapy

Therapy focusing on the client's responsibility to solve their problems, with the therapist providing support and empathy.

Strengths of Humanistic Psychology

Positive approach, emphasis on free will, individualised treatment, rich qualitative data, and effective counselling techniques.

Weaknesses of Humanistic Psychology

Less emphasis on biological factors, lack of objectivity, difficulty in scientific testing, and less generalisability due to idiographic nature.