Module 12: Carl Rogers/Person-Centered Theory (and Therapy)

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on Carl Rogers and Person-Centered Theory.

Third Force Psychology

A movement in psychology that emphasizes phenomenology, freedom of choice, becoming, holism, essential goodness of human nature, creative potential, and psychological health.

Phenomenology

An emphasis on inner, subjective experience focusing on feelings, moods, and personal experiences.

Freedom of Choice

The belief that individuals have free will and are responsible for their choices.

Becoming

The process of ongoing personal growth and development; we are always 'becoming'.

Holism

The perspective that a person must be studied as an integrated, organized whole.

Essential Goodness of Human Nature

The belief that human beings are innately good at their core.

Creative Potential

The inherent ability within all individuals to live creatively.

Psychological Health

Defined through the study of healthy, self-actualizing individuals.

Actualizing Tendency

The inherent tendency of the organism to develop its capabilities to maintain and enhance the person.

Positive Regard

The need for acceptance and approval from others; essential for healthy development.

Conditions of Worth

Expectations and standards set by others that can hinder personal growth and self-actualization.

Incongruence

A state of discrepancy between the real self and ideal self or actual behavior.

Unconditional Positive Regard

Acceptance and valuing of the individual for who they are, without conditions.

Congruence

The fit or agreement between real self, ideal self, and behavior.

Client-Centered Therapy

A humanistic therapy developed by Rogers focusing on helping clients achieve congruence.

Genuineness

The therapist's authentic and transparent relationship with the client.

Empathic Understanding

An emotional and cognitive understanding of the client's perspective.

Prizing/Acceptance

Valuing and affirming the client's inner experience and self.

Being Fully-Functioning

A dynamic state of realizing one's potential and using capacities; not a fixed state.

Openness to Experience

Being open to new experiences and feelings.

Existential Living

Living authentically in the moment and being aware of one's existence.

Organismic Trusting

Trusting one's own experiences and feelings.

Experiential Freedom

The freedom to make choices and express oneself.

Creativity

The ability to produce new ideas and express oneself uniquely.