PSYC 312 Lecture : HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY.docx
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1960"s zeitgeist: freedom, expression of emotion & thought. Stimulation to find greater consciousness and pleasure (drugs which alter perception of reality while remaining consciousness) Developed in the us, not revision but departure from psychoanalysis and behaviourismalthough not. Earlier psychologists: kulpe, james (gestalt), and adler, horney. Emphasized positive human qualities, free will, human complexity and potential. Horrendous childhood, roadblocks while paving theoretical way, eventual acceptance. Self-actualization: need and a possibility to develop our potential. Can obtain full psychological health, a harmonized personality which is actualized; fully utilizing all talents, intellectual capabilities, having self-awareness (perhaps impossible) ***insert from notes she sends to us*** peek experiences self understanding which you have never had before; epiphany. Self actualization: innate drive, assist/hinder by relationship with mother (unconditioned positive regard) Highest level of psychological health = self-actualization constant ability to grow. Person-centered therapy therapist have intensely personal, empathetic, subjective relationship with client person interacting with another person.
