Humanistic

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.