Humanism

humanism

AKA phenomenological theory; emphasizes internal processes rather than overt behavior and focuses on what distinguishes humans from animals

Lewin’s field theory

holds that personality can be divided up dynamically into ever-changing regions called “systems”; when one is under tension/anxiety, articulation between various regions is generally diffused rather than working in integrated fashion

Maslow

humanist theorist who developed hierarchy of needs and the concept of self-actualization

Kelly

based personality theory on the notion of “individual as scientist” who devises and tests predictions about the behavior of significant people in their life

humanistic-existential therapies

modality of therapy that emphasizes the process of finding meaning in one’s life by making one’s own choices

Rogers’s client-centered therapy

AKA person-centered therapy or nondirective therapy; patient is seen as being able to reflect upon their problems, make choices, take positive action, and help determine their own destiny; emphasized unconditional positive regard

Frankl

survivor of Nazi concentration camps who views mental illness and maladjustment as stemming from a life of meaninglessness