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Today we will…
Recall the assumptions of the humanistic perspective
Elaborate on some important humanistic ideas
Recall Carl Rogers’ main ideas, apply and discuss them
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The humanistic perspective
Humanistic psychologists… Are person centred Value individual experience Promote personal growth Take a holistic view of people Are positive about people
What does each of these mean?
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Why do humanistic psychologists reject the scientific/experimental approach to psychology?
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Carl Rogers
Actualising tendency Organismic valuing Unconditional positive regard Positive self regard Conditions of worth
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Incongruity
The selfReal selfIdeal self
We defend ourselves from the effects of incongruity by denying or distorting
aspects of reality
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Fully functioning person
“[someone who] will meet each situation with behaviour that is a unique and creative adaptation to the newness of that moment.”
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Rogers’ contributions
Positive view of humanity in contrast with psychodynamic and behaviourist outlook
Application in the treatment of psychological problems – client centred therapy/counselling
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