Humanistic Theory of Personality Flashcards

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Humanistic Theory of Personality

Emphasizes positive aspects of individuals, highlighting innate goodness, creativity, and free will.
Centers around the concept of self-concept and its relationship to the ideal self.
Focuses on the drive toward self-actualization, which signifies reaching one's full potential.

Self-actualization

Represents ongoing personal development and growth.
Involves openness to new experiences and trusting one's own feelings.
Encourages the formation of good relationships while accepting that not everyone may like you.
Advocates for existential living, where individuals engage deeply in life experiences.

Abraham Maslow

Developed the hierarchy of needs, which prioritizes basic human requirements before higher-level psychological and self-fulfilling needs.
Proposed that self-actualization is the pinnacle of personal development.
Introduced the concept of 'flow', a state of complete immersion and enjoyment in activities.

Carl Rogers

Pioneered the idea of unconditional positive regard, emphasizing acceptance and support for individuals regardless of their circumstances or actions.

Criticisms of Humanistic Theory

Considered challenging to test scientifically, leading to questions about its empirical validity.
Criticized for presenting an overly idealistic viewpoint that may overlook negative human behavior and experiences.

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Explore the key concepts of the Humanistic Theory of Personality through these flashcards. Understand essential terms like self-actualization and the importance of individual self-concept. Ideal for students studying psychology and personality theories.