Humanistic Perspective Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is a key component of the humanistic perspective according to Carl Rogers?

Free will (correct)

Determinism

Psychoanalysis

Behaviorism

Carl Rogers believed that humans are innately good.

True

What does self-concept refer to?

The image we have of ourselves, including perceptions of our behavior, abilities, and characteristics.

Carl Rogers emphasized the importance of providing _____________ positive regard.

unconditional Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their meanings:

Self-efficacy = Belief in one's abilities to succeed Self-actualization = Realizing one's full potential Free will = Ability to make choices Positive regard = Respect and appreciation from others Signup and view all the answers

When is our self-concept generally more stable and formed?

When we are adults Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following needs must be satisfied first according to the hierarchy of needs?

Physiological needs Signup and view all the answers

Once physiological needs are satisfied, love and acceptance become the primary focus.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of self-actualization?

Becoming everything that one is capable of becoming Signup and view all the answers

The need for _____ involves striving to establish and maintain loving relationships with others.

love Signup and view all the answers

Match the following needs with their descriptions:

Physiological Needs = Food, water, and air Security Needs = Order and protection Need for Love = Relationships and acceptance Self-Actualization = Realizing personal potential Signup and view all the answers

What is self-image?

How we see ourselves Signup and view all the answers

A negative self-image is characterized by seeing only strengths.

False Signup and view all the answers

What term describes showing complete support and acceptance of a person, regardless of their actions?

Unconditional positive regard Signup and view all the answers

Maslow's concept of ______ involves the process of fully developing personal potential.

self-actualization Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Ideal Self = How we wish to be Self-Esteem = How much we value ourselves Congruence = Matching self-concept with reality Fully Functioning Person = Someone in touch with their emotions and potential Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a fully functioning person?

Placing conditions of worth on themselves Signup and view all the answers

A positive self-image develops from negative responses from others.

False Signup and view all the answers

According to Maslow, what must be satisfied before higher needs can be pursued?

Basic needs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Humanistic Perspective

Emphasizes understanding the entire person, focusing on free will, self-efficacy, and self-actualization.
Highlights the positive aspects of human behavior, rejecting the notion of helplessness due to unconscious forces.
Influenced by Carl Rogers, who argued that people are inherently good with intrinsic desires for growth and a need for positive regard.

Self-Concept

Refers to the overall image an individual has of themselves, shaped by personal perceptions and influenced by others.
More stable in early life due to identity formation and self-discovery.
Grows more detailed and organized in adulthood as individuals better understand themselves.

Components of Self-Concept

Self-Image: The perception of oneself, may not accurately reflect reality; can lead to inflated or negative self-images.
Self-Esteem: The value placed on oneself, influenced by comparisons with others and external feedback which can promote either positive or negative self-images.
Ideal Self: The vision of who a person aspires to be, often differing from their current self-perception.

Congruence and Incongruence

Congruence refers to the alignment between self-concept and reality, impacting emotional well-being.

Unconditional Positive Regard

Complete acceptance and support given to an individual regardless of their actions or words; contrasts with conditional positive regard, where acceptance is based on meeting certain expectations.

Fully Functioning Person

Describes someone who is aware of their feelings, capable of expressing emotions, and does not impose conditions of worth upon themselves. This person actively works towards self-actualization.

Abraham Maslow

Developed Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, a framework for understanding human motivation progressing from basic to higher-level needs.
Proposed that human nature is more positive than previously thought, contrasting with Freud’s focus on pathology.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Organized as a pyramid consisting of five levels:
- Physiological Needs: Basic needs like food, water, air, and shelter that must be met first.
- Security Needs: Stability and protection needs that arise once physiological needs are satisfied.
- Need for Love: Desire for acceptance and establishing meaningful relationships after security is established.
- Need for Esteem: The need for self-respect and recognition from others, leading to feelings of self-worth.
- Self-Actualization: The pursuit of realizing one’s full potential, which is unique to each individual and driven by intrinsic motivation.

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Test your knowledge on the Humanistic Perspective in psychology, focusing on the ideas of Carl Rogers. Explore concepts like free will, self-efficacy, and self-actualization, and understand the positive view of human behavior. This quiz will challenge your understanding of intrinsic motivations and the belief in human goodness.