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History & Systems of Psychology- Ch. 17 Humanistic Psych
History, Philosophy, Systems, Important People & Trends in Psychology-- Textbook: King, Viney, Woody
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
12/17/2009

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humanistic reaction to behaviorism and psychoanalysis
Definition
- reaction against
- psych = more than conditioning and unconscious
- more holistic and human-centered
- THIRD FORCE
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humanistic psychology opposes what

emphasisze what?
Definition
opposes reductionism

emphasizes experience, contextualism, free will
basic human nature is good
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Antecedents to humanistic movement
Definition
- William James- pragmatism
- existentialism- dealing with individual
- phenomenolgy- subjective experiences
- Brentano- mental-external world relationship
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Maslow's self actualization pyramid
Definition
1. physiological
2. safety
3. love/belonging
4. esteem
5. self-actualization
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functional autonomy
Definition
an activity is independent of its orginial source and is now motivating on its own right

motivation
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unconditional positive regard
Definition
conveys a belief in intrinsic worth of another
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person-centered approach to therapy
Definition
Rogers

highly optimistic about human nature

proper relationship between client & therapist will result in growth
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Frankl's logotherapy
Definition
seeks to assist the client in finding a meaning in existence

expression of Third-force psychology
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