PSYC 1000 Chapter Notes -Abraham Maslow, Humanistic Psychology, Psychodynamics

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1000
• Professor: Benjamin Giguere

Document Summary

Humanistic theories: view personality with a focus on the potential for healthy personal growth. We are motivated by a hierarchy of needs. People who reached self-actualization shared common characteristics: self-awareness, self-acceptance, open, spontaneous, loving, caring, and not paralyzed by others" opinions. Security in identity, interests were problem-centered rather than self-centered. Enjoyed deep relationships rather than superficial ones. Many had been moved by spiritual or personal peak experiences that surpassed ordinary consciousness. Rogers believed that people are basically good and endowed with self-actualizing tendencies. Unless thwarted by an environment that inhibits growth, each of us is primed for growth and fulfillment. Rogers believed that growth promoting climate required 3 conditions. Genuineness: people are open with their own feelings, drop their facades, and are transparent and self- disclosing. Acceptance: offer unconditional positive regard ( an attitude of total acceptance toward another person) Empathy: share and mirror others" feelings and reflect their meanings.