Humanistic Psychology
Self-actualization
natural in humanism
Observations are unverifiable
there is no accurate way to measure or quantify these qualities
An accurate understanding of human behavior
cannot be achieved by studying animals
Humanistic Psychology
emerged as a response to psychoanalysis and behaviorism
Self-actualization
goal of humanism
Man has free will
how humanistic psychology views man as an object
Opposition to Deterministic Laws of Science
humanistic approach supports free will in which proponents have opposing beliefs in deterministic laws
American Association for Humanistic Psychology
in 1962, it was formed and by 1971, humanistic psychology become an APA division
Humanism
incorporates a variety of therapeutic techniques
Experiencing
is central in humanism
The subjective experience of the individual
is the primary indicator of behavior in humanistic psychology
Abraham Maslow
later during the late 1950s, he, and other psychologists held meetings to discuss developing a professional organization devoted to a more humanist approach to psychology
Humanistic Psychology
not all behavior is determined
Individual
one of the major strengths of humanistic psychology is that it emphasizes the role of this
Journal of Humanistic Psychology
published by carl rogers during 1961
Determinism
states that there is only a single course of events that is possible, which contradicts that of the existence of free will
Focus on the Individual Behavior, Satisfies the Idea of Most People, More Behavioral Insights, Individualistic Methods of Study
strengths of humanistic psychology
Rogerian Therapy
the client-oriented psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers in which the therapist tends to be supportive, nondirective, and empathetic, and gives unconditional positive regard
Often seen as too subjective
the importance of individual experience makes it difficult to objectively study and measure humanistic phenomena
Self-actualization
the need for a person to reach maximum potential
Individualistic Methods of Study
this school of psychology gives people more credit in controlling and determining their state of mental health, it highlights the importance of a more idiographic study
Promotes Frustration Among Clients
allowing clients to think for themselves can be confusing for those who are not capable of doing so. likewise, their clients may feel frustrated because they will not be provided with explanations for their problems
Humanism
arose in the late 1950s as a "third force" in psychology, primarily in response to what some psychologists viewed as significant limitations in the behaviorist and psychoanalytic schools of thought
Satisfies the Idea of Most People
as humanistic approach values self- fulfillment and personal ideals, it satisfies the idea of most people regarding the meaning of being human
Free Will
exists, and individuals should take personal responsibility for self-growth and fulfillment
Behaviorism and Psychoanalysis
first and second forces in psychology
Satisfies the Idea of Most People
focuses more on humankind's positive nature and free will that is relative to change
Naturally good
humans are believed to be this in humanistic psychology and that mental and social problems are products of deviations from the innate tendency
Abraham Maslow
in 1943, he described his hierarchy of needs in "A Theory of Human Motivation" published in Psychological Review
Carl Rogers
in 1951, he published Client-Centered Therapy, which described his humanistic, client-directed approach to therapy
Focus on the Individual Behavior
instead of focusing on the unconscious behavior, genes, and mind among others, it has shifted its attention to the individual or entire person
More Behavioral Insights
it is easier to acquire a genuine insight and complete information due to the qualitative data that can be associated to behavior
Humanistic Psychology
it mainly focuses on the individual's free will, personal growth, and self-actualization
Humanistic Psychology
people are inherently good and will experience growth if provided with suitable conditions, especially during childhood
Toward a Psychology of Being
published in 1962 wherein maslow described humanistic psychology as the "third force" in psychology
Experiencing
thinking, sensing, perceiving, feeling, remembering, and so on
Humanistic Psychology
third force in psychology
Humanistic Psychology
unlike the early schools of thought that are largely concerned with abnormal human behavior, it put its emphasis on helping people to achieve and meet their full potential
Behaviorism
was often criticized for lacking focus on human consciousness and personality and for being deterministic, mechanistic, and over-reliant on animal studies
Psychoanalysis
was rejected for its strong emphasis on unconscious and instinctive forces and for being deterministic, as well
Promotes Frustration Among Clients, Opposition to Deterministic Laws of Science, Observations are unverifiable, Often seen as too subjective
weaknesses of humanistic psychology