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.