Humanistic Psychology Concepts

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humanistic psychology

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A school of psychology that emphasizes personal growth and the achievement of maximum potential by each unique individual.

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self-actualization

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The humanist term for realizing one's own potential.

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self

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One's experience or image of oneself, developed through interaction with others.

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positive regard

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Viewing oneself in a favorable light due to supportive feedback received from interaction with others.

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conditions of worth

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The conditions a person must meet in order to regard himself or herself positively.

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unconditional positive regard

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Perception that individuals' significant others value them and so they are able to value themselves.

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fully functioning

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An individual whose person and self coincide.

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personality

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All the consistent, stable, enduring, and unique ways in which the behavior of one person differs from that of others.

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Abraham Maslow

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Humanistic psychologist known for his "Hierarchy of Needs" and the concept of "self-actualization."

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Carl Rogers

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Humanistic psychologist known for his self theory and the idea that an unconditional positive regard drives personality.