Term
| Reductive-analytic approach of traditional psychology |
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Definition
| reduces humans to a collection of habits and conflicts |
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| Holistic-analytic approach of humanism |
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Definition
| studies the person as a thinking and feeling totality. Driven by the fulfillment of needs through choice, not as a puppet of the environment. |
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Term
Humanistic Perspective:
The Practical Implications |
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Definition
| Focuses upon things that make people uniquely human- such as emotion and the ability to choose. Human beings are always striving for growth and fulfillment |
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Humanistic Perspective:
Foundational Ideas
(4) |
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Definition
1.The Present- the "Here and Now"- is far more important than past or future
2.Individuals are the "Prime Movers" in their life, and must take responsibility for their actions
3.People possess great inherent value.
4. The goal of life is to achieve personal growth and understanding. Self-knowledge and Self-improvement are the pathways to this goal. |
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Humanistic Perspective: Key Concepts
(5) |
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Definition
1. Self-Concept
2. Real Self
3. Ideal Self
4. Unconditional Positive Regard
5. Fully Functioning Person |
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Humanistic Perspective: Key Concepts-
Self-Concept
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Definition
| Our ideas about ourselves as reflected to us by others through their words and actions |
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Humanistic Perspective: Key Concepts-
Real Self |
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Definition
| Our evaluations of our characteristics, traits and abilities |
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Humanistic Perspective: Key Concepts-
Ideal Self |
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Definition
| Our perceptions of what we should be or would like to be |
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Humanistic Perspective: Key Concepts-
Unconditional Positive Regard |
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Definition
| Feeling loved and supported unconditionally |
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Term
Humanistic Perspective: Key Concepts-
Fully Functioning Person |
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Definition
| A person in the process of self-actualizing who actively and experiences a match between real and ideal selves |
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