PSY 505 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Unconditional Positive Regard, Person-Centered Therapy, Self-Actualization
31 Mar 2016
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Growth is our goal, but is can be difficult and requires effort. We have choice in how we create ourselves. Past has a bit of an influence, but you can overcome any past. The tendency toward actualization is the basic motivation underlying all functioning. Three basic motives or needs: the actualizing tendency, the need for positive regard, the need for positive self-regard. Actualization tendency: motivation to actualize, maintain, and enhance the self. It satisfies all of our basic requirements including food and. At is responsible for: physiological growth and maintenance, directing genetic programming, psychological growth. Positive regard = acceptance, love and approval. 2 types: unconditional positive regard, conditional positive regard. Positive self-regard = acceptance and love of oneself. Self-worth or self-efficacy: determined by both what others and we believe we are capable of. Experiences can be symbolized, ignored, denied, or distorted. Symbolized = being accepted into consciousness and organized into the self.
