humanistic approach

what are the 4 parts of the humanistic approach?

free will, self actualisation, the self - congruence and conditions of worth, hierarchy of needs

2 main psychologists associated with humanism

Maslow and Rogers

what does the approach focus on?

the subjective experience of each human

What does the humanistic approach say humans are (as a result of free will)

Active agents who have the ability to determine our own development

What is self-actualization?

Reaching your full potential

Which part of the hierarchy of needs is self-actualisation

The top level

How do we reach self actualisation

Personal growth and overcoming lower needs

How did Rogers argue we gain self actualisation

When our idea of Self has congruence to the ideal self

What is the self

The way they see themselves

What is the ideal self?

person we would like to be

What happens if the gap between the self and ideal self is too broad?

Self-actualisation will not be possible due to negative feeling of self worth

What does Rogers develop to overcome the gap?

Client- centred therapy

How can lack of self-esteem be explained according to Rogers

Lack of unconditional positive regard in childhoos

What is a condition of worth?

When parents place limits on their love of children

Give an explain of condition of worth

"I will only love you if….."

What are Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization

2 strengths of humanistic approach

positive approach, not reductionist

2 weaknesses of humanistic approach

limited application, untestable concept, cultural bias

What is the humanistic approach often described as ?

"Bringing the person back into psychology"

What approach does humanistic use?

Holism

How is holism good?

Understands the person as a whole rather than separate parts

What parts of humanism are untestable

Self- actualisation, congruence

How does the humanistic approach show cultural bias

Most of ideas are based on individualistic cultures i. E. Individual freedom

Give an example of a culture which would disagree with humanistic ideas of self-growth

India - favour the needs of group and community