AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Perspective focuses on growth, potential and self-actualization?
A
Humanistic
B
Evolutionary
C
Social Cultural
D
Biological
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Humanistic psychology focuses on each individual’s potential and stresses the importance of growth and self-actualization.

Detailed explanation-2: -The humanistic perspective focuses on the positive image of what it means to be human. Human nature is viewed as basically good, and humanistic theorists focus on methods that allow fulfillment of potential. self‐actualization (realization of one’s full potential).

Detailed explanation-3: -“Self-actualization” represents a concept derived from humanistic psychological theory and, specifically, from the theory created by Abraham Maslow. Self-actualization, according to Maslow, represents the growth of an individual toward fulfillment of the highest needs-those for meaning in life, in particular.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Humanistic Theory of Personality states that people are intrinsically good, with an innate drive to make themselves better. The Humanistic theory is built on the premise of a person’s self-concept, consisting of their real self and their ideal self.

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