PSY-33 Lecture 21: Theories of Personality 21
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There is a big difference in engaging in an activity because of extrinsic reasons and engaging the same activity with intrinsic reasons. It emphasizes the responsibility, growth and actualizing tendency. It views the individual as an active organism that is seeking the best way, not merely to survive, but also to grow and develop. Carl rogers called this the actualizing tendency. The motive to actualize or bring upon growth and positive charge. According to this theory, there are 3 basic and universal psychological needs. Feeling free and able to make choices about ones" actions, being regulating and able to determine ones own actions and plans as opposed to feeling like a pawn at the mercy of others fate. Feeling effective at your own actions and having the opportunities and experiences to exercise, expand and express your own abilities receiving that same care back. Feeling connected to others, having people to care for and.
