Humanistic Psychology (A Level only) (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Self-actualisation requirement
Self-actualisation requirement
Congruence between perceived self & ideal self
Client-centred therapy addresses
Client-centred therapy addresses
Low self-esteem from childhood lack of unconditional positive regard
Unconditional positive regard meaning
Unconditional positive regard meaning
Acceptance & support regardless of what person says/does
3 core conditions in therapy
3 core conditions in therapy
Empathy, Congruence, Unconditional positive regard
Conditions of worth definition
Conditions of worth definition
Requirements to meet to be loved (conditional positive regard)
Person-centred therapy goal
Person-centred therapy goal
Achieve congruence via unconditional positive regard
Humanistic practical application
Humanistic practical application
Client-centred therapy for depression/anxiety
Humanistic approach & reductionism
Humanistic approach & reductionism
Not reductionist - considers all components
Humanistic view on free will
Humanistic view on free will
Humans have free will over behaviour
Humanistic vs biological/behaviourist
Humanistic vs biological/behaviourist
Less deterministic
Why humanistic concepts hard to test
Why humanistic concepts hard to test
Abstract & can't be measured empirically (e.g. self-actualisation)
Falsifiability of humanistic concepts
Falsifiability of humanistic concepts
Not falsifiable - reduces scientific credibility
Cultural bias in humanistic approach
Cultural bias in humanistic approach
Values individualistic over collectivist cultures
Individualistic values in approach
Individualistic values in approach
Personal success & self-actualisation
Collectivist culture focus (China/Korea)
Collectivist culture focus (China/Korea)
Community & helping each other, not individual growth