Foundations and History
Humanistic psychology emerged during this time period.
The 1950s-1960s
This psychologist created the hierarchy of needs.
Abraham Maslow
In person-centered therapy, the therapist acts as a _____, not a director.
facilitator
Decades of research show that this relational factor is a strong predictor of therapy outcomes.
Therapeutic alliance
This word describes the therapist being genuine and real in the session.
Congruence
Humanistic psychology was known as the ".... force" in psychology.
The third force
The highest level of Maslow’s hierarchy is called this.
Self-actualization
The therapist’s stance in humanistic counseling is described as this type of approach.
Non-directive
One strength of humanistic counselling is that it promotes this through unconditional positive regard.
Self-acceptance
In your opening activity, what made the humanistic response feel different from the non-humanistic one?
It showed empathy / validated feelings / avoided advice / created emotional safety
Humanistic psychology reacted against these two earlier approaches.
Psychoanalysis and behaviorism
This psychologist developed person-centered therapy.
Carl Rogers
Which application prioritizes self-direction and empowerment
Group counseling
A common criticism is that humanistic therapy lacks this element, which some clients prefer.
Structure
According to humanistic theory, change happens not because the therapist “fixes” the client, but because the client experiences this type of relational environment.
A safe, empathic, accepting relationship
One key assumption of humanistic counseling is that humans are inherently ______ oriented.
Growth-oriented
According to Rogers, psychological distress occurs when there is a gap between the real self and this.
Ideal self
According to the process of change, therapy moves from ____ to ____
external validation, internal trust
Critics argue that the approach has an overly optimistic view of ______ nature.
Human nature
If a therapist constantly gives advice and solutions, which core condition is most likely being weakened?
Empathy/client autonomy
According to humanistic theory, therapy focuses more on meaning, choice, and ______ potential.
Human potential
Rogers believed people grow when they experience these three core conditions.
Empathy, Unconditional Positive Regard, and Congruence
precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
Research shows humanistic therapy produces results equivalent to this structured therapy.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
A client says, “I don’t even know who I really am anymore — I just try to be who everyone expects me to be.”
According to Rogers’ theory, what is happening psychologically?
Incongruence (a gap between the real self and the ideal self).