Humanistic Psychology

Humanism

Main article: Humanistic psychology

Humanistic psychology was developed in the 1950s in reaction to both behaviorism and psychoanalysis. By using phenomenology, intersubjectivity, and first-person categories, the humanistic approach sought to glimpse the whole person—not just the fragmented parts of the personality or cognitive functioning.

 Humanism focused on fundamentally and uniquely human issues, such as individual free will, personal growth, self-actualization, self-identity, death, aloneness, freedom, and meaning. The humanistic approach was distinguished by its emphasis on subjective meaning, rejection of determinism, and concern for positive growth rather than pathology.

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VOCABULARY

Approach            : pendekatan                     individual             : individu

Personal              : perorangan                      parts                      : bagian

Behaviour           : tingkah laku

QUESTION

1. What is humanistic psychology?
2. What is the humanistic approach?
3. What is the humanistic focuse?