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What is Humanistic psychology?
Seeing people as inherently good and capable of making their own choices, focusing on personal growth and potential.
Explain the core idea of humanistic theories.
People have free will and strive towards self-actualization.
Explain Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
A pyramid that explains how we're motivated, needing to satisfy the needs at the bottom before moving up.
What are Rogers's three conditions for a growth-promoting environment?
Genuineness, acceptance (unconditional positive regard), and empathy.
What is the role of self-concept in humanistic theories?
It's central; it's about how you see yourself and how that impacts your life.
How does a positive self-concept affect one's outlook?
It means you see the world through an optimistic lens.
How does a negative self-concept affect one's outlook?
It can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction.
What is the relationship between self-concept and ideal self?
Your self-concept is influenced by how close you are to your ideal self (the person you want to be).
What is the main focus of individualistic cultures?
Focus on personal achievements, privacy, and independence.
What is the main focus of collectivist cultures?
Focus on community, group harmony, and interdependence.
How can Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs be applied in the workplace?
Providing employees with basic needs (salary), safety (job security), belonging (teamwork), esteem (recognition), and opportunities for self-actualization (challenging projects).
How can Rogers's concept of unconditional positive regard be applied in therapy?
Therapists accept clients for who they are, flaws and all, creating a safe space for growth.
How does understanding collectivist cultures help in international business?
It helps to build relationships and trust by emphasizing group harmony and interdependence.
How can the concept of self-concept be applied to education?
Teachers can foster a positive self-concept in students by providing encouragement, constructive feedback, and opportunities for success.
How can humanistic principles be used to improve parenting?
By providing unconditional love, support, and opportunities for children to explore their potential.
How might an understanding of self-esteem be used to address bullying?
By helping individuals develop a stronger sense of self-worth, making them less vulnerable to bullying.
Compare individualistic and collectivist cultures.
Individualistic cultures focus on personal achievement and independence, while collectivist cultures focus on group harmony and interdependence.
Compare self-esteem in individualistic vs. collectivist cultures.
In individualistic cultures, self-esteem is tied to individual accomplishments; in collectivist cultures, it's tied to contributions to the group.