Humanistic Psychology & Cognitive Psychology

Humanistic Psyc emerged in the

1960's.

Cognitive Psychologists observe the

"outputs" and "inputs" of the mental system

These men are the founding humanistic theorist

Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow.

This man urged the psychological community to apply the strict experimental standards in behavioral studies to the study of human thought

Donald Hubb

This man was a student of George Miller who published the book "Cognitive Psychology"

Ulric Nessler

Carl Rogers created the

client-centered therapy

Cognitive psychologists compared the human mind to a

computer

Humanists believed people have the potential for

creativity, positive outlook, and the pursuit of higher values.

The goal of humanists was to

jolt people from a psychological habit and help them realize their inborn and grand potential

Rogers and Maslow said that behaviorists largely regarded people as

machines that could be controlled and predicted while reducing the importance of consciousness and other human functions.

Cognitive psychologists focus on the functioning of cognitive mechanisms rather than

on their content

Maslow proposed that each of us has a basic broad motive to fulfill

our special human potential (self-actualization)

Rogers believed that therapists should

respect their clients as equals.

Humanistic Psyc emerged as an alternative theory that

sought to give greater attention to the special and unique features of human functioning.

Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow rejected

the behaviorist approach

Cognitive psychologists theorized about

the internal mechanisms that underlie mental functioning

Humanism focus on

the potential of individuals and highlight each person's unique viewpoint, consciousness, free will, and other qualities.