PS101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Hans Eysenck, Personality Test, Terror Management Theory
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Assumes one has to appreciate the individuals personal subjective experiences to truly understand their behaviour. Carl rogers > founder on the human potential movement. Emphasizes self- realization through sensitivity training, encounter groups, and other exercise to foster personal growth. Beliefs about ones own nature, qualities, typical behaviour Individuals are aware of their self-concept; not buried in the unconscious. When parents love seems conditional, children often block out experiences in their self concept that make them feel unworthy of love. Unconditional > children have less need to block out unworthy experiences. The more inaccurate your self concept is, the more likely you will be plagued with recurrent anxiety - people will ignore and twist reality to suit their self concept. Psychology should be optimistic about human nature not dwelling on disorders. Priority of needs > basic needs must be met before less basic. Physiological needs > safety; belongingness - cognitive needs > aesthetic; Self actualization - growth needs > most important/highest.
