PSY230H1 Lecture : Carl Rogers

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Individuals exist in the center of a phenomenal field. Phenomenon = greek phainomenon that which appears or shows itself . What is important is how an event is perceived and understood by the individual. Understanding the individual is done better through looking at how they see not objective truths. Primary tendency is to maintain, actualize and enhance itself (the organism). It is part of universal life force, follows lines laid down by genetics and can be influenced by temperament. It is a natural struggle, it is natural pain. Our behaviour is goal-oriented and emotions facilitate this behaviour. Our emotions help us grow and when they are distorted it causes issues. Organismic valuing process: subconsciously guides us toward productive growth experiences provided that it is not overlaid with external rules and values. Through environment, genetics and relationships the concept of i emerges. Experiences, things, etc that help in self-actualization are incorporated into the self concept.