PSY336H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Abraham Maslow, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Mills College
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The study of the conditions and processes that contribute to the flourishing or optimal functioning of people, groups, and institutions (gable & haidt, 2005) The scientific study of what makes life worth living (peterson, 2000) The use of psychological theory, research and intervention techniques to understand the positive, adaptive, creative, and emotionally fulfilling aspects of human behavior (compton & hoffman) Nothing more than the scientific study of ordinary human strengths and virtues (sheldon & king) Thinks that most people on average are fairly happy and virtuous, not about being the most virtuous person or most highly intelligent, just that ordinary humans are resilient. Greek philosophers, confucius, lau-tsu, buddha, thomas aquinas, Humanism - the third force/the third way. Carl rogers - innate growth tendencies, unconditional positive regard. Humans are born to interact in positive ways in the world and grow their capacities and able to interact with others. Abraham maslow - self-actualization - full humanness .
