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Humanistic approach: what is studied?

The whole person

Why whole person in humanistic approach?

More than sum of parts, avoid overlooking aspects

Humanistic assumption: free will

Humans free to control lives & behaviour

Humanistic view: uniqueness

All unique, treat as individuals

Self-actualisation definition

Innate drive to reach full potential

Humanistic view: scientific method

Too objective, prefer subjective view

Why subjective view in humanistic?

Humans all unique

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