11.5 Humanistic Approaches — Why Healthy Minds Matter More Than Broken Ones | Psychology 2e
After this lesson you will be able to…
- Understand humanism's emergence as a rebellion against psychoanalysis and behaviorism.
- Learn Maslow's distinction between basic deficit needs and higher-level growth needs.
- Explore Carl Rogers' concepts of the ideal self, real self, congruence, and incongruence.
- Understand how unconditional positive regard helps align the ideal and real selves.
- Recognize humanism's rejection of biological determinism and emphasis on choice.
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Quiz: Humanism, Maslow, and Carl Rogers
FundamentalsAnswer the following questions based only on what was covered in the video lesson. No outside knowledge is needed — all answers can be found in the video.
Create: Your Personal Congruence and Self-Concept Profile
PracticeUsing the humanistic psychology concepts from the video, you will work through a guided process to examine your own self-concept, measure your congruence, and draft a personal reflection on how unconditional positive regard can support your growth.