PSY 1102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13b: Albert Bandura, Humanistic Psychology, Frontal Lobe

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 1102
• Professor: Marcel Viens

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Self-actualization psychological needs are me and self-esteem is achieved; the motivation to fulfill one"s potential. : one of the ultimate psychological needs that arises after basic physical and. Self-aware, self-accepting, open, spontaneous, loving, caring, not paralyzed by others" opinions. They focused their energies on a particular task, a mission in life. Believed that people are basically good and endowed with self-actualizing tendencies. We are primed for growth and fulfillment. Growth promoting climate = genuineness, acceptance, empathy. Unconditional positive regard : an attitude of total acceptance towards another person. Self-concept : all our thoughts and feelings about ourselves, in answer to the question, who am. Assessing personality is sometimes done by filling out questionnaires. Some believe interviews and conversations are better ways of assessing a person. They have influenced much of today"s popular psychology. Individualism encouraged by humanistic psychology can lead to self-indulgence, selfishness, and the erosion of moral restraint.