psych chapter 41

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The humanistic perspective has been criticized for promoting an excessive degree of:
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individualism.
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Self-actualization is the ultimate psychological need. It only arises after basic psychological and physiological needs are met and self-esteem is achieved. Self-actualization is
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the motivation to fulfill one's potential
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In a psychology class debate on the humanistic perspective, you need to take the opposing view and rebut its positive aspects. Which of the following criticisms of the humanistic perspective can you cite?
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The descriptions of self-actualizing people reflect Maslow's personal values
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Most of Dakota's friends look at him with respect. He is self-aware, self-accepting, and open. He is spontaneous and caring, and does not worry about other people's opinions. According to Maslow, it is likely that Dakota is motivated by
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the need for self-actualization
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Humanistic psychology emphasizes the importance of
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positive self-concept
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Dr. Burns sees his own therapist in order for him to be at his emotional best for seeing patients. He is open with his feelings and self-disclosing in his own therapy. Rogers refers to this attitude as
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genuineness
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In promoting personality growth, the person-centered perspective emphasizes everything EXCEPT
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altruism
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Carl Rogers said, "The only question which matters is, 'Am I living in a way that is deeply satisfying to me?'" Critics of Rogers are most likely to object to this statement because
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Critics of Carl Rogers are likely to voice all of these objections
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The humanistic perspective fails to appreciate
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the human capacity for evil
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The humanistic perspective of personality:
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emphasizes the growth potential of "healthy" individuals
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In a psychology class debate on the humanistic perspective, you need to take the opposing view and rebut its positive aspects. Which of the following criticisms of the humanistic perspective can you cite
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The descriptions of self-actualizing people reflect Maslow's personal values
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A principal is looking for advice on how to improve his relationships with the teachers in his school. Carl Rogers might suggest which of the following?
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Be genuine with them and show them unconditional positive regard
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According to Abraham Maslow, people are motivated by:
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a hierarchy of needs
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According to Rogers, three conditions are necessary to promote personality growth. These are
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genuineness, acceptance, and empathy
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A psychology instructor asks his class to write down all of their thoughts and feelings about themselves. This exercise is a way to describe:
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their self-concepts
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Elena has been in therapy for two months. When she began therapy, her therapist asked her to describe herself as she would ideally like to be and as she actually is. He explained that when these two descriptions are nearly alike, the person is thought to have a positive:
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self-concept