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Humanistic Theory

Humanistic Theory. Of Personality…. Humans (human nature) are basically good (want to grow & improve) Humans are capable of free will or free choice You are the product of the choices you make We need love, self-esteem, to belong- as much as we need food & water.

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Humanistic Theory

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  1. Humanistic Theory Of Personality…

  2. Humans (human nature) are basically good (want to grow & improve) • Humans are capable of free will or free choice • You are the product of the choices you make • We need love, self-esteem, to belong- as much as we need food & water

  3. Our self-concepts reflect our perception of who we are..

  4. Two Major Humanist Theorists

  5. Abraham Maslow Hierarchy of Needs = The more successful we are in meeting lower level needs- the higher our psychological well-being Who are these people?

  6. Good reality orientation • Comfortable with themselves • Spontaneous • Task centered • Autonomy • Continuously marvel at all aspects of life • Fellowship • Profound interpersonal relationships • Comfort with solitude • Humor • Peak experiences Maslow’s profile of self-actualizers

  7. Do you know someone (dead or alive) who is/was Self-actualized? Homework for tonight……

  8. Be willing to change • Take responsibility • Evaluate your motives • Experience honesty • Make use of positive experiences • Be prepared to be different • Trust your own feelings • Get involved. Get committed • Access your progress. • Challenge yourself How can I become self-actualized?

  9. The self is the core of personality..We seek congruence

  10. Our potential can be damaged by our environment • When people nurture our growth- we become genuine, accepting, empathetic • Unconditional positive regard • Self includes what you dream of becoming • Self includes what you fear becoming • Importance of hope..

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