Person-Centered Theory of Carl Rogers

Psychological approach emphasizing individual experience and growth.

Person-Centered Theory

All matter evolves from simpler to complex forms.

Formative Tendency

Living things strive for fulfillment of potentials.

Actualizing Tendency

Tendency to realize self as perceived in awareness.

Self-Actualization

Aspects of identity perceived in awareness.

Self-Concept

Aspiration of how one wishes to be.

Ideal Self

Discrepancy between self-concept and ideal self.

Incongruence

Need for acceptance and love from others.

Positive Regard

Valuing oneself based on perceived acceptance.

Self-Regard

Acceptance based on meeting certain criteria.

Conditions of Worth

Inability to grow due to self-concept discrepancies.

Psychological Stagnation

Awareness of discrepancy between real experience and self-concept.

Anxiety

Increased awareness of incongruence leading to distress.

Threat

Protecting self-concept from perceived threats.

Defensiveness

Misinterpretation of experiences to fit self-concept.

Distortion

Refusal to acknowledge experiences that threaten self-concept.

Denial

Basic needs for survival and self-concept protection.

Maintenance Needs

Desire for growth and realization of potential.

Enhancement Needs

Three stages of experience recognition and processing.

Levels of Awareness

Research supporting Rogers' person-centered approach.

Chicago Studies

Research based on observation and experimentation.

Empirical Research

Alignment between self-concept and experiences.

Congruence

Therapeutic practice focused on personal growth.

Psychotherapy

Influential figure in Rogers' development of therapy.

Otto Rank

Therapeutic approach emphasizing client's perspective.

Client-Centered Therapy

Understanding and sharing feelings of another.

Empathy

Authentic connection essential for personal growth.

Genuine Relationship

Study of mental disorders and their origins.

Psychopathology

Exploration of the foundations and implications of science.

Philosophy of Science

Behavior becomes chaotic when defenses fail.

Disorganization

Therapist accepts client without conditions or qualifications.

Unconditional Positive Regard

Therapist senses and communicates client's feelings accurately.

Empathic Listening

Development achieved through necessary therapy conditions.

Therapeutic Growth

Seven stages from unwillingness to irreversible change.

Therapeutic Change Stages

Actual self as experienced, distinct from ideal self.

True Self

Individual who is adaptable, open, and self-accepting.

Fully Functioning Person

Living fully in the present moment.

Existential Living

Confidence in humanity despite negative emotions.

Basic Trust of Human Nature

Investigation on psychotherapy's effectiveness conducted by Rogers.

The Chicago Study

Method to measure congruence between real and ideal selves.

Q Sort Technique

Increased self-acceptance and acceptance of others.

Socialized Behavior