Holistic Approach
Views individuals as complete entities striving for their maximum capabilities.
Emotions and Choices
Considers the impact of feelings and decisions on behavior and development.
Nurture
Emphasizes the influence of the environment on an individual's growth and behavior.
Free Will
Belief in the ability of individuals to make choices independently of constraints.
Ignored Factors
Excludes considerations of biological influences, childhood experiences, and cognitive structures.
Test Subjects
Primarily tested on human participants.
Testing Method
Relies on qualitative data, self-reports, and therapeutic interventions.
Not Scientific
Criticized for lacking scientific rigor due to its focus on conscious processes and subjective experiences.
Key Figures
Associated with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Rogers' self-actualization theory, and the field of Counseling Psychology.