Humanistic Concepts
Why is humanistic psychology called “humanistic?”
It is reflective of human nature.
Who created the hierarchy of needs as we know it today?
Abraham Harold Maslow.
Yes/No: Is any one type of therapy always more effective than others?
No.
Who should [generally] do most of the talking during a therapy session, the patient or the therapist?
The patient.
What does the term "integrative and eclectic approach" mean?
A method of psychotherapy that combines multiple approaches, tailoring a plan to the patient's needs.
What is the main purpose of humanistic psychology?
Usually, to help the client develop a stronger and healthier sense of self.
What are the five needs mentioned in the hierarchy?
Physiological (food, water, etc.), safety, love, esteem and self-actualization.
What is the most popular or commonly used type of psychotherapy?
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy.
What is the primary role of the therapist in psychotherapy? The patient?
To provide expertise and guidance. To actively participate through sharing.
What is one common simile for Eclectic therapy methods?
They are like a toolbox of many methods.
What are the differences between humanistic psychology and behaviorism?
Maslow focused on the conscious mind and not the unconscious.
What two extensions can be considered in the hierarchy of needs?
Cognitive and aesthetic, which fall between esteem and self-actualization.
What makes psychotherapy the most effective?
Transparency between therapist and patient about treatment and patient involvement with decision-making process and other information.
What is the most important thing for a patient to do in order to maximize the effectiveness of treatment?
Be honest and open with their communication during therapy sessions.
Which philosophy puts more focus on a holistic (all encompassing) view of the client?
Integrative therapies.
What does one need to accomplish to become a humanistic psychologist?
A doctoral degree at the very least. The state you practice in may also require passage of a licensing exam and supervised field training experience.
What is Maslow’s quote on the self-actualization tier of the hierarchy?
"What a man can be, he must be.”
What type of therapy, primarily used with children, focuses on interaction with toys/dolls rather than talk?
Play Therapy.
What is one key aspect for a therapist to maintain in all forms of psychotherapy?
Maintaining professional boundaries with the patient, balancing empathy with professional neutrality. (EITHER ANSWER ACCEPTED)
Which philosophy more urgently tends to immediate needs for the client, which focuses on long term goals?
Eclectic therapies focus on immediate needs, Integrative is more long term.
What time period does the first concept of humanism date to?
Classical civilizations of China, Greece, and Rome.
Where did Maslow teach psychology?
Brandeis University, Brooklyn College, New School for Social Research, and Columbia University.
What type of talk-based psychotherapy is focused on past and unconscious conflicts that may be currently affecting the patient?
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
What are the 4 P's of therapy that the therapist seeks to discover?
Predisposing factors, precipitating factors, perpetuating factors, and protective factors
Although both Integrative and Eclectic therapy methods involve combining elements of other therapies, how do they differ from each other?
Integrative therapies aim for a more seamless blend between methods, whereas Eclectic therapies mix and match as needed, and are more flexible.