Two important personality theories are the biological theory and the humanistic theory. The biological theory is based on the premise that all people inherit their characteristics from their family. This theory basically contends that people do not have control over their behaviors because they are genetically pre-determined. The humanistic theory‚ on the other hand‚ is based on the premise that each person has free will to control their actions. This theory does not go along with the idea that behaviors
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weaknesses of biological and humanistic theories? With which do you agree more? The biological and humanistic theories both have strengths and weaknesses. Focusing on nature versus nurture‚ the biological theory suggests that all behavior stems from genetics and is not a product of our surroundings or environment. Thus‚ it ignores individual effects and differences people experience such as how our bodies react to different stimuli like stress and anxiety. The humanistic theory focuses on the individual
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Hierarchy of needs a known psychologist‚ Abraham Maslow quickly jumps to the point‚ by stating his theory the “Hierarchy of needs”. His theory relies on two ideas‚ “people have a number of needs that require some measure of satisfaction and only unsatisfied needs motivate behavior. This means that some people have to satisfy there needs to a certain amount but if they don’t satisfy their needs it will alter their behavior. Second part of his theory is that we all have a hierarchy of needs starting
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Humanistic Theories Debate Stephanie Becker‚ Christy Healey‚ Veronica Kirk PSY/310 February 02‚ 2015 Dr. Andrews In the history of psychology‚ there are many debates about which psychologist‚ doctor‚ theorists or scientists’ theories were more important to the study. There are many contributors of great importance throughout history. Two contributors‚ Sigmund Feud and B. F. Skinner‚ two great minds‚ looked at many of the same issues in different styles. Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) was one of
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Applying Maslow’s Theory As a teacher in a large urban child care center‚ in which the children arrive around 7:00 a.m.‚ I would begin the morning by saying good morning to the children and getting the run-down of how their night went at home from the parents and hugging each child to let them know they are important to me. I would then let the children have free play until around 7:30 a.m. to make sure all of the children are there that will be there for the day before beginning the morning circle
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In the Humanistic therapy approach psychopathology is attributed to a block in reaching self-actualization or being the best you can aim for. In Cindy’s case multiple things are blocking the way to her becoming her best self. She has dealt with a childhood that caused her to be unable to interact with her family in a comfortable way and has affected her belief in herself to achieve higher than she has currently gotten. An example of this is when she mentions that she was academically successful but
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Humanistic Theory of Creativity: Definitely a theory I believe strongly in. I know for myself that if I am distracted by other things it becomes very difficult to be creative. If I am creative when I have other distractions the quality of my work definitely suffers. Most of the techniques we use in our creative process originate from this theory. Things like brainstorming‚ constructive critique sessions from our peers etc. all stem from the qualities this theory places its emphasis upon. In fact
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Humanistic and Existential Personality Theories A personality is similar to a fingerprint‚ it is distinctive. The Humanistic and Existential. Theories of personality illustrate self-actualization‚ motivation‚ existentialism and person-centered theory. Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs explicate the humanistic theory of motivation. Man achieves a situation in life established as self-actualization; nevertheless‚ the principle to achieving self-actualization a high level need‚ commence with
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GROUP MEMBERS Sr.no. Names Roll no. 1. Priyanka R. Jagtap. (19) 2. Priti S. Raut. (43) 3. Sanika K. Chaudhari. (07) 4. Smita A. Patil. (35) 5. Hemangi S. Jaiswal. (21) 6. Kalpita K. Churi. (08) Guided by‚
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Chapter 10: Humanistic Theory King of the Mountain Perhaps the most well known contribution to humanistic psychology was introduced by Abraham Maslow. Maslow originally studied psychology because of his intrigue with behavioral theory and the writings of John B. Watson. Maslow grew up Jewish in a non-Jewish neighborhood. He spent much of his childhood alone and reported that books were often his best friends. Despite this somewhat lonely childhood‚ he maintained his belief in the goodness
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