PSYC 1010 Chapter Notes -Humanistic Psychology, Abraham Maslow

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

Document Summary

Humanistic theorists: view personality with a focus on the potential for healthy personal growth, focus on the ways healthy people strive for self-determination and self- realization, studied people through their own self-reported experiences and feelings. Abraham maslow and carl rogers: two pioneering theorists, offered a third-force" perspective that emphasized human potential. Having achieved self-esteem, we ultimately week self- actualization and self-transcendence (meaning, purpose, and communion beyond the self) Self-actualization: according to maslow, one of the ultimate psychological needs that arises after basic physical and psychological needs are met and self-esteem is achieved; the motivation to fulfill one"s potential, the process of fulfilling our potential. Maslow developed his ideas by studying healthy, creative people such as. Abraham lincoln: reported such people scared certain characteristics. Few deep relationships rather than many superficial ones. Moved by spiritual or personal peak experiences that surpassed ordinary consciousness. Rogers agreed with much of maslow"s thinking.