ITOPS Unit 3-2 Carl Rogers Humanstic Theories of Personality

What is the primary focus of humanistic theories?

• Psychological growth and health

• Biological instincts

• Psychoanalysis

• Behaviorism

According to Carl Rogers, what is essential to begin the development of a self-concept?

• Positive regard from family

• Positive regard from peers

• Positive regard from teachers

• Positive regard from society

What does the term 'conditions of worth' refer to?

• Intrinsic motivation

• Criteria for gaining approval

• Unconditional positive regard

• Self-actualization

How does Rogers define the 'real self'?

• Actual perception of traits and abilities

• Perception of what one should be

• Social expectations

• Idealized version of oneself

What is the difference between the real self and the ideal self?

• Real self is fixed, ideal self is flexible

• Real self is who we want to be, ideal self is who we are

• Real self is our actual traits, ideal self is who we want to be

• Real self is based on social approval, ideal self is intrinsic

Luna has always felt supported by her parents, who accept her for who she is without any conditions. What does this unconditional positive regard promote according to Rogers?

• Defensiveness

• Social conformity

• Self-awareness and self-esteem

• Conditions of worth

What can lead to incongruence between the real self and ideal self?

• Lack of social approval

• Unconditional positive regard

• Pressure to meet expectations

• High self-esteem

What is the ultimate goal of self-actualization in humanistic psychology?

• To conform to societal norms

• To gain social approval

• To achieve external validation

• To fulfill one's potential

How do conditions of worth affect personal development?

• They promote unconditional positive regard

• They simplify social interactions

• They enhance self-esteem

• They can hinder true personal growth

What is the role of positive regard in childhood development?

• It leads to social isolation

• It is irrelevant

• It is the first source of self-concept

• It creates conditions of worth