The Humanist Approach

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A-Levels Psychology (PSYB1 - Perspectives) Flashcards on The Humanist Approach, created by Adam O'Rourke on 20/05/2013.
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Humanist Assumptions People are essentially good People have an innate drive to self actualise Hierarchy of needs is the basis of motivation Psychological problems stem from in-congruence Ideographic Approach Free will
Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Phsyiological needs Safety needs Belonging needs Esteem needs Self-Actualisation
Self Actualise To self actualise you need to meet the hierarchy of needs, also have no restraints and good self awareness. People can self actualise through accomplishments in sports, academics etc It is an innate tendency Rodgers stresses the importance of unconditional positive regard
Unconditional Positive Regard Unconditional love, usually provided from a family member. Essential for development Therapists give it to clients to help along their growth Helps the person with positive self worth
Condition of Worth Arises when positive regard from others is conditional The individual feels they are prized in some respects but not others Does not allow an individual to be themselves
Congruence People experience problems when there is incongruence between who they want to be and who they are Results in low self esteem Therapy help people achieve congruence between they're self concept and they're actual self Congruence leads to satisfaction while incongruence leads to psychological problems
Evaluation of Humanist Approach It is optimistic about people and is very Recognises importance of personal experience Client Centered Therapy is effective Non-Scientific Little objective evidence Concepts are based around western culture
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