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Which one of the following is not an assumption of the humanistic approach? a) Each individual is unique  b) Science should be used to explain behaviour c) Humans have free will  d) Humans should be viewed holistically and not reduced to their parts

Define free will.

The humanistic approach uses research which is based on phenomenology. Define phenomenology.

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True or False? The higher the person ascends the pyramid (Maslow's hierarchy of needs), the more difficult and stressful their life is likely to be.

Which of the following describes the social needs level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? a) Positive self-image, achievement, mastery of a skill, reputation, autonomy b) Security, protection, a degree of predictability, freedom from persecution  c) The importance of having a supportive network, friendship, love, intimacy, and a feeling of belonging

True or False? The process of reaching self-actualisation is final: nothing more needs to be achieved by the individual.

The humanistic approach is the only approach in psychology that is: a) holistic b) reliable c) deterministic d) reductionist

True or False? One of the main limitations with the humanistic approach is its sense of vagueness and lack of scientific rigour.

Maslow's hierarchy is generally only applicable to individualistic cultures. What is meant by individualistic cultures?

The 'picture' someone has of themself which is formed from an internalised feeling of uniqueness and from interactions with others is: a) self-expression b) self-esteem c) self-image d) ideal self

The extent to which someone feels good about themselves, that they are worthy of love is: a) self-expression b) self-esteem c) self-image d) ideal self

What is meant by congruence?

True or False? To be completely congruent, a person must have achieved self-actualisation.

Which one of the following is not an example of unconditional positive regard in terms of humanistic therapy? a) The therapist does not judge the client, either openly or silently b) The therapist accepts all traits, behaviours and flaws of the client c) The therapist challenges the client to see how conflicted they are c) The client must come to view themselves with unconditional positive regard

Rogers suggested that some parents may use conditions of worth with their child. What is meant by conditions of worth?

True or False? According to Rogers, conditions of worth only have a temporary, short-term effect on the individual.

Rogers used a form of psychotherapy to treat his clients, but unlike Freud, he chose to focus on: a) the ways in which the unconscious mind can lead to inner conflict b) the positive aspects of the person c) defence mechanisms as a response to trauma

The mapping out of goals and milestones on the client’s ‘journey’ is a good example of the: a) cognitive approach b) psychdynamic approach c) nomothetic approach d) idiographic approach

Rogerian therapy is likely to lead to a good rate of client _ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎_ and lack of client _ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎__,_ which is a strength of this type of counselling.

True or False? The use of unconditional positive regard may not help some clients.

A limitation of Roger's approach to therapy is that it lacks: a) reliability b) ecological validity c) temporal validity