PSYC 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 46: Abraham Maslow, Humanistic Psychology, Psychoanalysis

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: Dr. Rebecca Jubis

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Third-force perspective: another perspective that influenced the study of psychology. Humanistic theorists: the ways people strive for self-determination and self- realization. Hierarchy of needs: where in order for us to satisfy our personal safety we must satisfy our physiological needs first. Self-transcendence: the process of finding meaning, purpose, and identity beyond the self. People were self-aware, enjoyed life, mature adult qualities, etc. Person-centered perspective: people are basically good and are endowed with self- actualizing tendencies, unless thwarted by growth - inhibiting environment: acceptance: when people are provided upr. Self-concept: all the thoughts and feelings we have in response to the question who am i? . Interviews are better, obtain life history, intimate conversation. People enjoy self-esteem rather than food or sex. Encourages hope, but not equally needed realism. Action: requires realism for concern and optimism for hope. Psychoanalysis was too deep, describe traits, not explain. Carl jung"s personality types people sorted.