CLASS 8 HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY KEY IDEAS 1 Positive

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CLASS 8

CLASS 8

HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY

HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY

KEY IDEAS 1. Positive perspective 2. Subjective experience

KEY IDEAS 1. Positive perspective 2. Subjective experience

1. Positive perspective – people are inherently good – you can be better than

1. Positive perspective – people are inherently good – you can be better than ok

2. Subjective experience – each person’s viewpoint is ok – we are conscious but

2. Subjective experience – each person’s viewpoint is ok – we are conscious but can be more so – we have free will

Abraham Maslow • goodness • growth

Abraham Maslow • goodness • growth

His ideas • Self-actualization • Hierarchy of needs

His ideas • Self-actualization • Hierarchy of needs

Hierarchy of needs

Hierarchy of needs

Carl Rogers

Carl Rogers

HIS KEY IDEAS §The Self § self-esteem; self-concept; self-regard § the control center of

HIS KEY IDEAS §The Self § self-esteem; self-concept; self-regard § the control center of the mind § autonomy & responsibility

Rogerian therapy § Create atmosphere of warm acceptance § uncover unique perspective of the

Rogerian therapy § Create atmosphere of warm acceptance § uncover unique perspective of the patient § patients cure themselves

Sample Dialog § CLIENT: § I’m constantly fighting with my parents § THERAPIST: §

Sample Dialog § CLIENT: § I’m constantly fighting with my parents § THERAPIST: § That’s very common § CLIENT § We fight over trivial things § THERAPIST: § Tell me more § CLIENT: § They always criticize my friends § THERAPIST: § Your friends, you say. Go on…

IMPACT OF HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY • inspirational • common sense • consistent with many religious

IMPACT OF HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY • inspirational • common sense • consistent with many religious ideas

Legacy: Spawned new approaches • Self-help movement: common in bookstores • New Age psychology:

Legacy: Spawned new approaches • Self-help movement: common in bookstores • New Age psychology: – non-religious spirituality – non-Western influences – Banyen Books • Positive Psychology movement

• Positive Psychology

• Positive Psychology

Seligman says focus on: • Happiness • Forgiveness • Courage • Moderation

Seligman says focus on: • Happiness • Forgiveness • Courage • Moderation

CRITIQUE • concepts are too loose to study • biased toward positive perspective •

CRITIQUE • concepts are too loose to study • biased toward positive perspective • therapy seems too passive

Is it Really a Hierarchy ?

Is it Really a Hierarchy ?

Philosophical Views of Humanity • Hobbes – People are inherently nasty – Some socialization

Philosophical Views of Humanity • Hobbes – People are inherently nasty – Some socialization is possible • Rousseau – Children are born innocent – Society ruins them • Neutral or Mixed – Life just ‘is’

Classic debate • Happiness – Do whatever it takes to feel good • vs.

Classic debate • Happiness – Do whatever it takes to feel good • vs. • Eudamonia – Seek the full, balanced life

Eudaimonic Well-Being

Eudaimonic Well-Being

Don’t seek happiness – seek meaning • Seek meaning and happiness will ensue •

Don’t seek happiness – seek meaning • Seek meaning and happiness will ensue • e. g. , religion; offspring; charity; selfactualization • Existential philosophers (eg Viktor Frankel)

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