PSYCH101 Chapter 41: Module 41 – Humanistic Theories of Personality

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH101
• Professor: Richard Ennis

Document Summary

Humanistic theories view personality w/ a focus on the potential for healthy personal growth studied ppl through their own self-reported experiences and feelings. Proposed we are motivated by a hierarchy of needs: physiological safety love self-esteem self-actualization self- transcendence self-actualization motivation to fulfill one"s potential. Developed this idea by studying healthy, creative ppl. Growth-promoting climate req"d 3 conditions: genuineness open w/ feelings, drop facades, are transparent and self-disclosing, acceptance offer unconditional positive regard. Who am i? : positive self-concept results in perceiving the world positively, negative self-concept results in feeling dissatisfied and unhappy.