Lesson 11: Humanistic

What did Maslow find to be true about the self-actualizers he studied?

They focused on ends rather than means.

In relation to psychoanalysis and behaviorism, Maslow's theories offered

a more positive perspective on human nature.

Which of the following terms has not been used to label the brand of therapy developed by Rogers?

creative therapy

According to positive psychologists, _____ is an optimal state of intrinsic motivation and a state of oneness with the activity and situation at hand.

flow

Select all the answers that correctly complete this thought: Nicole is a music lover who, after attending a concert, told her friends the following: "When I was at the concert, the world seemed to be complete and I was one with it. Life seems different now than it was before the concert. It was really a meaningful experience for me." Maslow would state that Nicole

had a peak experience.

Maslow defined a self-actualized person as an individual who

is self-fulfilled and doing the best he or she can.

In addition to his original hierarchy, Maslow proposed a smaller, independent hierarchy consisting of needs related to

knowing and understanding.

According to Maslow, the number of self-actualized individuals in the population is

less than 1%

A peak experience entails a

loss or transcendence of self.

In Rogers's theory, the ________ refers to the person as a whole, whereas the ________ refers to the person as he or she is perceived.

organism; self

Maya lives in a part of the world where food is scarce and she can't be sure where her next meal is coming from. According to Maslow's hierarchy, Maya is likely to be focused on meeting her _________ needs.

physiological

Binod lives in a town where he can rely on a stable source of food, but he and the other residents experience frequent attacks by criminals and military forces. According to Maslow's hierarchy, Binod is most likely focused on meeting ______ needs.

safety

According to Rogers, ____________ subconsciously guide(s) an individual toward productive growth experiences in the absence of conflicting external rules and societal values.

the organismic valuing process

Largely because of the efforts of Carl Rogers, which of the following has reemerged as a useful construct for understanding personality?

the self

A state of congruence exists when

the self-concept and the organism largely coincide.

Dr. Sanders is a practicing psychologist whose approach to her clients emphasizes their spiritual experience. She tries to help clients transcend their daily lives by achieving a stronger connection to others and to religious experiences. Dr. Sanders's orientation is best described as

transpersonal.

Which of the following is the best example of a parental response that conveys unconditional positive regard to a little girl who spilled her milk?

"That was a mistake. Try to be more careful next time."

Which of the following is most likely to be a title for a research study in the field of positive psychology?

"What Makes a Marriage Work?"