Understanding Humanistic Theory Quiz

What is the central focus of humanistic theory?

• Biological drives

• Cognitive processes

• Personal growth and self-actualization

• Unconscious conflicts

Who is considered a founding figure of humanistic psychology?

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

• Abraham Maslow

• Jean Piaget

What term did Carl Rogers use to describe an attitude of total acceptance toward another person?

• Self-actualization

• Unconditional positive regard

• Positive reinforcement

• Existential validation

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what is the highest level of human needs?

• Esteem

• Love and belonging

• Self-actualization

• Safety

Humanistic theory is often referred to as the "third force" in psychology because it emerged as a reaction to:

• Psychoanalysis and behaviorism

• Cognitive and developmental theories

• Neuroscience and evolutionary psychology

• Structuralism and functionalism

What type of need involves achieving one's full potential?

• Physiological needs

• Safety needs

• Esteem needs

• Self-actualization

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of self-actualized individuals according to Maslow?

• Creativity

• High dependence on others

• Realistic perceptions of the world

• Problem-centered thinking

In Maslow's hierarchy, which needs must be fulfilled first?

• Esteem needs

• Physiological needs

• Self-actualization needs

• Love and belonging needs

Carl Rogers emphasized the importance of which of the following in therapy?

• Therapist control

• Directive approaches

• Client-centered approaches

• Behavioral interventions

What is the term for the gap between a person's self-concept and their experiences?

• Incongruence

• Self-discrepancy

• Cognitive dissonance

• Self-actualization block