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The Humanist Perspective

The Humanist Perspective. Humanist Perspective. Using conscious decision-making in an effort to achieve self-actualization , or your highest potential. All humans are driven to succeed All humans are born good & have the ability to reach self-actualization.

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The Humanist Perspective

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  1. The Humanist Perspective

  2. Humanist Perspective • Using conscious decision-making in an effort to achieve self-actualization, or your highest potential. • All humans are driven to succeed • All humans are born good & have the ability to reach self-actualization. • A positive environment= positive growth • = Person- Centered Perspective

  3. Abraham Maslow & Carl Rogers • We are motivated by our needs to choose a path to self-actualization. • Self actualization-process of fulfilling our potential. • Rogers studied healthy & productive people.

  4. Shared Characteristics of Self-Actualized People Self- Aware Self- Accepting Open Spontaneous Loving Caring Affectionate to elders Resist meanness Ignore others’ opinions Follow their calling Moved by peak experiences which surpass ordinary consciousness

  5. Real Self vs. Ideal Self • Who are you? Is what you show on the outside really reflect who you are on the inside? Ideal Self Who you think you’re supposed to be. According to EVERYONE else. Real Self Who you truly want to be. Tension between these= neurosis. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0z7li9RNd0&feature=related

  6. Self-Concept • Thoughts are feelings about ourselves. • Affects our interactions with the world. • The closer your real and ideal selves are more positive self concept you will have.

  7. Becareful.. • Pop Psychology has tried to capitalize on the theories associated with Humanist perspective and your ability to change yourself.

  8. Criticisms of Humanist Perspective • Can lead to selfishness • Can lead us to be too trusting • Fails to recognize our tendencies toward evil.

  9. Trait Perspectives

  10. Trait Perspective • Examined stable and enduring patterns of behavior. • Central, Secondary and Cardinal Traits • Traits- characteristic behaviors + conscious motives. • Personality Types

  11. Central Traits • Everyone has 5-10 central traits that are core to who they are and reflect a consistent way of behaving, dealing with others and reacting to new situations. • Examples? • Openness, pessimistic, narrow-minded, arrogant

  12. Secondary Traits • More changeable aspects of one’s personality. Can change over time. • Examples? • preferences= prefers winter over summer • habits= cleanliness • casual opinions= “I don’t like skateboarders!”

  13. Cardinal Traits • One trait that dominates a personality. • Few people have cardinal traits.

  14. Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator • Sorts subjects according to Carl Jung’s personality tests. • 126 Questions, 2.5 million take a year • Examines personality profile • Useful for work assignments & determining habits and preferences.

  15. The Big Five • Introversion vs. Extraversion • Neuroticism (Negative Emotionality) • Agreeableness • Conscientiousness • Openness to Experience

  16. Introversion vs. Extraversion • Introverts: shy, quiet, reserved, introspective. • Less autonomic nervous system reactivity *Feel most at home when they are by themselves. • Extraverts: sociable, talkative, lively, enthusiastic. • Less active inhibition centers *Feel most at home when they are surrounded by others.

  17. Neuroticism vs. Emotional stability • Measures how anxious, nervous and pessimistic one might feel. • Neurotics: Tend to be worried, complainers, defeatists. • Emotionally stable: Calm, cool, collected, in control of actions, confident in their abilities/the world. Can you guess what Stewie is?

  18. Agreeableness • Measures peoples’ tendency to have friendly relationships with new people. • Measures how easy it is to get along with someone. Either open/friendly or closed off/stubborn. Vs.

  19. Conscientiousness • Measures how dependable/responsible people are. Reliability vs. carelessness Vs.

  20. Openness to Experience • Measures how willing people are to have new experiences. • Spontaneous/inquisitive vs. predictable/familiar Vs. Big Five analysis

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