Humanistic Psychology Quiz

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What is humanistic psychology?

Study of societal impacts on psychological health

A focus on human errors in reasoning

A branch of cognitive psychology

Understanding how people can achieve their maximum potential (correct)

What is self-actualization?

A continuous approach to achieve full potential

Maslow believed that societies that provide adequate resources lead to neurosis.

False

What does humanistic biology refer to?

A set of ethics or morals that promote self-realization Signup and view all the answers

What are the two basics of the hierarchy of human needs?

Deficiency needs and growth needs Signup and view all the answers

What are basic needs?

Needs crucial for survival such as food and water Signup and view all the answers

What are meta needs?

Needs that emerge once basic needs are satisfied Signup and view all the answers

Match the following levels of the hierarchy of human needs with their description:

Physiological needs = Basic needs for survival such as food, water Safety needs = Desire for a safe and secure environment Belongingness and love = Need for love and acceptance from others Esteem needs = Need for respect and recognition, both from self and others Self-actualization = Realizing personal potential and self-fulfillment Signup and view all the answers

What are physiological needs?

Basic needs for survival such as food, water, and sleep Signup and view all the answers

What are safety needs?

Desire for a safe and secure environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of belongingness and love?

The need to belong and feel loved Signup and view all the answers

What are D-love and B-love?

D-love is deficiency love; B-love is being love Signup and view all the answers

What are esteem needs?

The need for respect and recognition Signup and view all the answers

What is self-esteem?

Respect based on our own competence and achievements Signup and view all the answers

What is esteem by others?

Respect and recognition given by others Signup and view all the answers

What are growth needs?

Needs that become important once basic needs are satisfied Signup and view all the answers

What are aesthetic needs?

The ability to see beauty within our culture Signup and view all the answers

What are cognitive needs?

Desire to learn and understand the world Signup and view all the answers

What are neurotic needs?

Needs used to explain an illness related to absence of neurosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the Jonah complex?

Fear of reaching self-actualization Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Humanistic Psychology

Focuses on achieving maximum potential through self-actualization.
Encourages understanding of personal development and goals.

Self-Actualization

Continuous journey to reach full potential.
Assumes humans are inherently good or neutral.
Healthy development requires societal encouragement towards individual uniqueness.
Lack of resources and creative restrictions from society can lead to neurosis.

Societal Impact on Self-Actualization

Societies failing to provide necessary resources inhibit creativity, contributing to mental health issues.

Humanistic Biology

Ethical framework guiding individuals towards self-realization.
Assumes fundamental goodness of human nature.
Requires favorable social conditions to aid in self-realization.

Hierarchy of Human Needs

Consists of two major categories: deficiency (basic) needs and growth (meta) needs.
Needs must be satisfied in a specific order to progress to self-actualization.

Basic Needs

Critical for survival, including food, water, and shelter.
More pressing than growth needs; must be prioritized in development.

Meta Needs

Arise after basic needs are fulfilled.
Not structured in a hierarchy; equally important and interchangeable.

Levels of the Hierarchy

Physiological needs: essentials for survival like food, water, and sleep.
Safety needs: desire for a secure environment, free from fear and chaos.
Belongingness and love: need for love and acceptance, encompassing D-love (deficiency love) and B-love (being love).
Esteem needs: desire for respect and recognition, divided into self-esteem and esteem by others.
Self-actualization: growth need that emerges after fulfilling basic and esteem needs.

Types of Love

D-love: selfish love, focused on receiving love.
B-love: mature love, emphasizes giving love to others.

Esteem Needs

Includes self-esteem (self-respect based on personal competence) and esteem from others (recognition from society).

Growth Needs

Comprise aesthetic needs (appreciating beauty), cognitive needs (desire to learn), and neurotic needs (linked to mental health issues).
These needs hold equal value and are not ranked hierarchically.

Jonah Complex

Fear of reaching self-actualization may prevent individuals from achieving their potential.

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Test your understanding of humanistic psychology concepts, focusing on self-actualization and personal development. Explore the societal impacts on creativity and the hierarchy of human needs. This quiz delves into the ethical frameworks guiding individuals towards their maximum potential.