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Understanding Humanistic Theory in Psychology

Explore the humanistic theory in psychology, emphasizing free will and the belief that individuals are capable of self-improvement. Learn about influential figures like Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow, and the concept of self-actualization through Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of this approach, highlighting the importance of individual uniqueness and self-directed choices.

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Understanding Humanistic Theory in Psychology

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  1. Humanist Theory Six Approaches to Psychology

  2. Humanistic Theory • 1950’s-60’s: Emphasize free-will, people not completely ruled by environment or past experience, able to control one’s own choices and destinies to achieve full human potential. • (Existentialism)

  3. Humanism • Believing that people are basically good & capable of helping themselves (human nature) • Each person in unique – Self • Free Will- make own choices • Carl Rogers & • Abraham Maslow • Advantages • It give people power over their own lives & behavior • Disadvantages • No one is good all the time • Self-centeredness & Hard to verify –Not measurable

  4. Humanistic Theory • Abraham Maslow: • Hierarchy of Needs: People’s struggle is to be the best they possibly can, known as self-actualization • Carl Rogers: • Former minister; believed all people strive for perfection; some interrupted by a bad environment

  5. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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