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HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY

BY DANIELLE AND lOGAN

Humanistic psychology is a school of psychology that emphasizes personal growth and the achievement of maximum potential by each unique individual

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Humanist psychologists object to the idea that our actions are shaped by rewards and punishments

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Self-actualization is the humanist term for realizing ones unique potential

Self-actualization involves an openness to a wide range of experiences, an awareness and respect for ones own and other peoples uniqueness, accepting the responsibilities of freedom and commitment, a desire to become more and more authentic or true to oneself, and an ability to grow

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Humanists stress our ability to create and live by personal standards

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One early source of humanistic psychology was the work of Carl Rogers. He studied how developmental processes affect personality functioning

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Abraham Maslow studied self actualization, after the phrase 'actualizing tendency' was coined. He said that basic human needs must be met before a person can achieve self-actualization

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