PSY1610 (Unit 1) - Humanistic Overview PDF
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This document provides an overview of humanistic psychology, emphasizing understanding human nature through a focus on the individual's experience, subjective reality, and the search for personal meaning. It highlights the concepts of self-actualization, human uniqueness, and the personal responsibility of individuals. The document is an overview, not a past paper.
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# PSY1610 (Unit 1) - HUMANISTIC OVERVIEW ## **HUMANISTIC PARADIGM** **Focus:** Understanding human nature through mind, body, and spirit. **Origins:** Emerged as a reaction to behaviorism and psychoanalysis dominating psychology in the 1950s-60s. **Founders:** Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers #...
# PSY1610 (Unit 1) - HUMANISTIC OVERVIEW ## **HUMANISTIC PARADIGM** **Focus:** Understanding human nature through mind, body, and spirit. **Origins:** Emerged as a reaction to behaviorism and psychoanalysis dominating psychology in the 1950s-60s. **Founders:** Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers ## **THE 1960S CONTEXT** **Social Changes:** * Vietnam War, Civil Rights Movement, Assassinations of MLK and JFK, Anti-war movements, and Free Love era ## **PSYCHOLOGY'S SHIFT:** * Behaviorism and psychoanalysis ignored key human experiences. * Researchers sought to study human uniqueness, well-being, and positive traits like creativity and hope. ## **HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY ("Third Force")** **Core Ideas:** 1. Focus on the "experiencing person" 2. Topics: Human choice, creativity, and self-actualization. 3. Research guided by meaning, not just objectivity. 4. Dignity of the person is paramount. ## **VIEW ON HUMANS:** * Humans are not bound solely by stimuli, genes, or past experiences. * Subjective reality is vital (individual perceptions matter). * Non-deterministic: People freely shape their lives. ## **KEY ASSUMPTIONS AND VALUES** * **Inherent Goodness:** Humans are inherently good; negative behaviors are often shaped by societal pressures. * **Holistic Personality View:** Mind and body are interconnected and cannot be separated. * **Freedom and Responsibility:** When free, humans naturally make meaningful choices. ## **MAIN VALUES:** 1. Personal responsibility for actions. 2. Focus on the present ("here and now"). 3. Individual's unique experience (phenomenology). 4. Emphasis on personal growth and development. ## **CORE CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES** * **Self and Self-Actualization:** Becoming the best version of oneself by reaching full potential. * **Human Uniqueness:** Recognizing individual differences and valuing personal journeys. * **Dignity and Meaning:** Upholding human value while exploring deeper meanings in life. ## **PREPARATION TIPS** * Read Feist, Roberts, and Feist's "Theories of Personality" (10th edition) for deeper insights. * Engage actively in lectures and supplementary readings. * Focus on understanding examples of human growth, creativity, and self-actualization. ## **FIN**
