PSYCO333 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Unconditional Positive Regard, Content Analysis, Stereotype Threat
24 Jul 2016
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Actions are self-determined or controlled (control can come from within) Reward: controlling aspect: not autonomous, informational aspect: tells about self. If the reward is just about the reward, the controlling aspect will stand out and you will lose motivation. People intrinsically want to self-actualize (enhance self) Conditions of worth from self or others can oppose self-actualization. Intrinsic interest more enjoyable, healthy than extrinsic reward. Maslow: self-actualization, positive regard (want acceptance from others, basic needs (most demanding) Existential: choose meaning or retreat, reminded of mortality connect to culture, even if search for meaning, can"t escape existential guilt. Humanistic: problems derive from incongruity, therapy reintegrates a partly disorganized self, there must be unconditional positive regard reintegration, refocus feelings about problems, therapist doesn"t evaluate, just helps clients clarify. Actualization: tendency to grow in beneficial ways: happens if there are no strong opposing influences. Client-centered / person-centered therapy: removes conditions of worth, has clients examine feelings and take responsibility.
