Humanistic Approach

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Carl Rogers
believed that each person is capable of achieving their own personal goals, wishes and desires in life
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Characteristics of a fully functioning person- Rogers
open to experience/ existential living/ trust feelings/ creativity' fulfilled life
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Rogers believed that people need to have two basic needs
unconditional positive regard- love and accept others/ Self worth- feels positive
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Incongruence
leads to low self worth
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Congruence
leads to personal growth
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Abraham Maslow
believed human motivation is also based on seeking personal growth and fulfilment.
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Hierarchy of needs
important- sleep, food, water/ unimportant- morality, creativity
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one strength- humanistic psychologists adopt a holistic approach
constrast to the behaviourist approach- humanistic has more validity in explaining human behaviour within life contexts
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one weakness- accused of being culturally bias
personal growth, self-esteem and achievement are important contexts in individuals cultures only
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