Humanistic Approach 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyApproachesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: AnnagcCreated on: 31-05-19 14:24 Basic Assumptions Every person has their own unique way of percieving and understanding the world People are self-determining as they have choices about the way that they think and act which aren't determined by biological or other external factors People have an innate desire to self-actualise, it is only possible if there is congruence 1 of 5 Applications Rogers Client Centred therapy - aims to increasse a clients self-worth and decrease incongruence between the self-concept and the ideal self The client is encouraged to discover their own solutions in a supportive atmosphere which provides unconditional positive regard Focuses on the present rather than dwell on the past like psychoanalysis Widely used in health, education and industry 2 of 5 Positive Evaluation It has had a significant contribution in improving people's quality of life Uses unstructured interviews as it aims to understand subjectivity, this provides ric, qualitative data 3 of 5 Negative Evaluation Uses non-scientific reserach methods, these are impossible to replicate and interpretation may be subject to reseracher bias Positive view of human nature may not be realistic when you consider domestic violence, genocides etc 4 of 5 Stance on Debates Free will (only approach), also suggests it is determined by the way people treat us Nature and nurture Holistic Idiographic 5 of 5
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