AP PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGYS HISTORY APPROACHES

CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES AND PSYCHOANALYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A humanistic psychologist working with some poets might ask which of the following questions?
A
How can we get them to reach their highest potential?
B
How did their childhood experiences impact their current behavior?
C
How have rewards and punishments shaped their behavior?
D
How do society’s attitudes affect their writing topics?
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Types of Humanistic Therapy Client-centered therapy: Also known as person-centered therapy, this approach involves the therapist taking a non-directive approach to the therapy process. The individual acts as an equal partner, while the therapist offers empathy and unconditional positive regard.

Detailed explanation-2: -Humanistic psychology is a perspective that emphasizes looking at the the whole person, and the uniqueness of each individual. Humanistic psychology begins with the existential assumptions that people have free will and are motivated to acheive their potential and self-actualize.

Detailed explanation-3: -Abraham Maslow has been closely associated with a humanistic perspective in the field of psychology.

Detailed explanation-4: -Uses for Humanistic Psychology Humanistic psychology focuses on each individual’s potential and stresses the importance of growth and self-actualization.

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