PSYCH-220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Abraham Maslow, Personal Construct Theory, Self-Determination
9 Oct 2020
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To understand a person, understand their phenomenological field: entire conscious experience. Basic need to maintain and enhance life- always become better. Maslow: can only occur when lower order (basic) needs are met- hierarchy of needs. If you don"t have basic needs, you cant do much. Takes responsibility for his or her choices. Unconditional positive regard- conditions of worth could prevent you from being happy. Fully functioning person is not limited by conditions of worth. Bipolar dimensions along which people or objects can be arranged. People have different constructs- some peoples are more accessible than others. You need to adjust to have better outcomes. Maximizers- people who believe one should always seek to get as much as one possibly can- tend to switch radio stations- these people are often filled with regret, they are perfectionists. Satisficers- people who believe that some outcomes are good enough- buy the first good enough gift.
