PSYC 2740 Chapter 7: Chapter 7 - Humanistic Theories and Self-Actualization

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Root of humanistic theories- focus on individual experience of each human not how they are interpreted by others: stress the innate goodness of people and continual strive for self improvement. Organistic or holistic theories - focus on development of entire organism: kurt goldstein( 1939) leading proponent of this focus. brain functioned from entire organism(person), organisms motivated by drive of self- actualization. self actualization- continuous & unrelenting strive to develop ones full potential y self improvement and self- completion. Common themes of the humanists: central role of personal growth prime importance dont stop striving when needs are met, continue to develop in positive manner and better ourselves part of human experience. maslow- openness apart of self actualization and characteristics of healthy people. emphasis on phenomenology of the individual, perceptions and viewpoints of each person- even if incorrect it is how they see the world. no one knows person better then they know themselves.

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