aqa a level psychology APPROACHES Exam Questions and Answers(SCORED A)

Humanistic approach: Free will and self actualisation - ANSWER-understands behaviour that emphasises importance of subjective exp and capacity for self determination Free will: notion that humans can make choices r not determined by external forces. Active agents Self-actualisation: desire to grow psychologically and fulfil ones full potential, innate Humanistic Approach Maslows hierachy of needies - ANSWER-1) physiological needs 2) safety and security 3) love and belongingness 4) self esteem 5) self actualisation • Hum psychs regard personal growth as essential, its developing n changing as a person to become fulfilled satisfied n goal orientated • However psych barriers preventing person from reaching potential Humanistic approach Self Congruence Conditions of worth - ANSWER-Self: the way they see themselves Congruence: when self concept and ideal self match Conditions of worth: when a parent places limits or boundaries on their love of their child • Rogers: for personal growth to be achieved, self and congruence has to happen • If too big of a gap then person experiences incongruence n self act wont be possible • Client centre therapy: people with unconditional positive regard from childhood so therapist needs to give this now +AO3: Humanistic approach More holistic - ANSWER-more validity bcs considers meaningful human behv within its real life context compared to all other approaches