4.5b - Psychodynamic and Humanistic Theories of Personality : Humanistic Theories

humanistic theories

view personality w/ a focus on the potential for healthy personal growth

hierarchy of needs

Maslow’s levels of human needs, beginning at the base with physiological needs

-pyramid

-needs closer to the base take priority until they are satisfied

self-actualization

one of the ultimate psychological needs that arises after basic physical/psychological needs are met and self-esteem is achieved; the motivation to fulfill one’s potential

self-transcendence

striving for identity, meaning, and purpose beyond the self

!!! Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

physiological - hunger, thirst 🍎🥤

safety - safe, secure, stable, predictable 🔒🫂

belongingness/love - love & be loved, belong & be accepted, avoid loneliness/separation 💞

esteem - self-esteem, achievement, competence, recognition/respect from others 🏆

self-actualization - live up to our fullest/unique potential 🔝

self-transcendence - find meaning/identity beyond the self 👼🪽

unconditional positive regard

a caring, accepting, nonjudgmental attitude, which Carl Rogers believed would help ppl develop self-awareness and self-acceptance

-value us/others even if fail/have flaws

self-concept

all our thoughts/feelings about ourselves, answers “Who am I?”

Carl Rogers - ingredients of a growth-promoting environment =

acceptance, genuineness _{^{(honest, open, transparent)}}, empathy

!!! Methods: surveys, questionnaires; interviews, conversations, life story approach _{^{(rich narrative detailing of a person’s unique life history)}}