PSYC 1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 47: Peak Experience, Factor Analysis, Extraversion And Introversion
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Psyc 1 textbook notes module 47: humanistic theories and trait theories. Humanistic theories: view personality with a focus on the potential for healthy personal growth. Self-actualization: maslow; one of the ultimate psychological needs that arises after basic physical and psychological needs are met and self-esteem is achieved; motivation to fulfill one"s potential. Self-transcendence: meaning, purpose, communication beyond the self. Person-centered perspective: people are basically good, endowed with self-actualizing tendencies. Genuineness: open with own feelings, drop facades, transparent, self-disclosing. Acceptance: when people are accepting, offer unconditional positive regard: unconditional positive regard: rogers; attitude of total acceptance toward another person. Empathy: share and mirror other"s feelings and reflect their meanings. Self-concept: all our thoughts an feelings about ourselves; answers who am i?". Trait: characteristic pattern of behavior/disposition to feel and act: assessed by self-report inventories and peer reports. Factor analysis: statistical procedure used to identify clusters (factors) of test items that tap basic components of intelligence.
