Multiple Choice
Which psychologist from the humanist perspective emphasized the importance of unconditional positive regard in healthy personality development?
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11. Personality
The Humanist Perspective
Multiple Choice
According to a humanistic therapist, psychological problems occur as a result of which of the following?
A
Unconscious conflicts and repressed childhood memories
B
Imbalances in neurotransmitters and genetic predispositions
C
A lack of self-actualization and incongruence between one's self-concept and experiences
D
Maladaptive learned behaviors and reinforcement patterns
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the core principles of humanistic therapy, which emphasizes personal growth, self-awareness, and the inherent potential of individuals to achieve self-actualization.
Recognize that humanistic therapists believe psychological problems arise when there is a disruption in a person's journey toward self-actualization, often due to incongruence between their self-concept (how they see themselves) and their actual experiences.
Contrast this view with other psychological perspectives: psychoanalytic theory focuses on unconscious conflicts, biological approaches emphasize neurotransmitter imbalances, and behavioral theories highlight learned behaviors.
Identify that the humanistic approach specifically attributes psychological difficulties to a lack of self-actualization and incongruence, rather than unconscious conflicts or biological factors.
Conclude that the correct answer aligns with the humanistic perspective: psychological problems occur due to a lack of self-actualization and incongruence between one's self-concept and experiences.
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