10 Questions
According to the humanistic perspective, what does the self mainly concern itself with?
Satisfying basic biological needs
In Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need should be satisfied first according to some psychologists?
Basic biological/physical/physiological needs
According to William James, how can life be altered?
By altering the state of the mind
What does the humanistic perspective emphasize as a person's capacity?
Choosing one's own destiny
What is the term used to describe the acceptance and positive valuation directed at another person regardless of their behavior, according to Carl Rogers?
Unconditional positive regard
According to Carl Rogers, which term refers to an individual's view of themselves as they wish to be?
Ideal self
What does Carl Rogers describe as the 'I' or 'Me' of our existence?
Self-concept
In the context of Carl Rogers' theory, which term refers to being open with our feelings and dropping pretenses and facades?
Genuineness
What happens when an individual's self-concept and ideal self do not match?
The self will be maladjusted and experience incongruence
What does Carl Rogers define as the whole consisting of one’s self-perceptions and the values attached to these perceptions?
Self-concept
Study Notes
Humanistic Perspective
- The self mainly concerns itself with personal growth, self-actualization, and finding meaning in life.
Hierarchy of Needs
- According to some psychologists, physiological needs (basic needs such as food, water, shelter) should be satisfied first in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
William James
- Life can be altered through conscious effort and intentional attitude.
Humanistic Emphasis
- The humanistic perspective emphasizes a person's capacity for self-awareness, free will, and personal growth.
Carl Rogers' Concepts
- Unconditional Positive Regard refers to the acceptance and positive valuation directed at another person regardless of their behavior.
- Ideal Self refers to an individual's view of themselves as they wish to be.
Self-Concept and Ideal Self
- According to Carl Rogers, the 'I' or 'Me' of our existence refers to our self-concept, which is the whole consisting of one’s self-perceptions and the values attached to these perceptions.
- Congruence refers to being open with our feelings and dropping pretenses and facades.
- When an individual's self-concept and ideal self do not match, it leads to incongruence, which can cause emotional distress.
Explore the various psychological perspectives and theories regarding the concept of the self. Understand how different experiences and the study of behavior and mental processes contribute to our understanding of the self.
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