Carl Rogers' humanistic psychology explores self-concept, congruence, and conditions of worth. Self-concept includes self-image, ideal self, and self-esteem, which are crucial for personal identity. Congruence between self-image and ideal self is vital for psychological health, while conditions of worth can cause distress. Rogers' client-centered therapy promotes growth by providing empathy and unconditional positive regard.
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Self-image is the view we hold of ourselves, influenced by our experiences, beliefs, and feedback from others
The ideal self is our vision of who we wish to become, embodying our aspirations and values
Self-esteem reflects our overall evaluation of our worth, shaped by how closely our self-image aligns with our ideal self
Congruence in psychology refers to the alignment between an individual's self-image and their ideal self
Carl Rogers posited that congruence is essential for psychological well-being, but acknowledged that complete congruence is an ideal rarely achieved
Incongruence, the disparity between self-image and ideal self, can lead to psychological distress and hinder growth and self-actualization
Conditions of worth are expectations and standards imposed by society, family, or oneself that dictate the conditions under which an individual is deemed worthy of esteem and acceptance
These conditions often take root in childhood, as children learn to adapt their behavior to receive positive regard from caregivers and others
Conditions of worth can have long-lasting effects on mental health and personality formation, leading to incongruence and negative emotions
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Our ______ is influenced by personal experiences, beliefs, and others' feedback, while ______ is how we evaluate our own worth.
self-image
self-esteem
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Definition of Congruence in Psychology
Alignment between self-image and ideal self, crucial for psychological well-being.
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Consequences of Incongruence
Disparity between self-image and ideal self leading to psychological distress.
