Humanistic psychology, a movement that arose in the mid-20th century, emphasizes self-actualization and the subjective reality of individuals. It counters behaviorism's focus on observable behavior and psychoanalysis's emphasis on the unconscious. Key proponents like Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers contributed to its principles, which stress personal growth and the human drive for self-improvement. The approach has applications in therapy and education, promoting environments that support personal development.
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Humanistic psychology emerged as a third force in psychology, challenging the dominance of behaviorism and psychoanalysis
Classical and Renaissance Thought
Humanistic psychology drew from the human-centered perspectives of Classical and Renaissance thought
Phenomenology and Existentialism
Humanistic psychology also drew from the perspectives of phenomenology and existentialism
Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers were instrumental in the development of humanistic psychology, advocating for a more holistic understanding of human behavior
Humanistic psychology views humans as integrated wholes, emphasizing the importance of understanding individuals within their unique human contexts
Humanistic psychology recognizes the significance of human consciousness, free will, and personal responsibility in the human experience
Humanistic psychology highlights the intrinsic pursuit of meaning, values, and creativity as essential elements of the human condition
Abraham Maslow focused on the study of healthy individuals and the nature of positive human qualities
Maslow's renowned 'Hierarchy of Needs' model proposes that human motivation is hierarchical, culminating in self-actualization
Maslow's theories underscore the significance of personal growth and the inherent human drive toward self-improvement and excellence
Humanistic psychology has practical implications in therapy, where practitioners aim to support clients in their journey towards self-actualization
In education, the humanistic approach prioritizes the emotional and motivational aspects of learning, advocating for student-centered environments that foster autonomy and self-directed learning
While influential, humanistic psychology has faced criticisms for being overly idealistic and lacking in empirical research, as well as challenges from other psychological paradigms
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Emergence of Humanistic Psychology
Mid-20th century, arose as 'third force' against behaviorism and psychoanalysis.
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Key Figures in Humanistic Psychology
Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers, promoted holistic view of human behavior.
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Core Focus of Humanistic Psychology
Emphasizes self-actualization and subjective reality, influenced by Classical/Renaissance thought, phenomenology, existentialism.
