Overview
Humanistic psychology emerged in the mid-20th century as a response to behaviorism and psychoanalysis, emphasizing the importance of personal experience and individual potential. Key figures like Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers contributed significantly to its development, introducing concepts such a...
Key Terms
Example: An artist achieving their full creative potential.
Example: Basic needs must be met before higher-level needs like esteem.
Example: A therapist listens and reflects the client's feelings.
Example: Exploring the meaning of life and personal choices.
Example: A therapist feeling the client's sadness.
Example: A therapist supports a client regardless of their actions.
Related Topics
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns to improve behavior.
intermediateExistential Psychology
A branch of psychology that explores the meaning of existence and personal choice.
advancedPositive Psychology
The study of what makes life worth living and how to enhance well-being.
intermediateKey Concepts
Self-actualizationMaslow's hierarchyClient-centered therapyExistentialism