Goldstein vs. Rogers

Goldstein vs. Rogers

1. 1939

2. Theory

   • James' Theory of Self
   • Holistic approach to patient treatment
   • Anxiety comes from an ill-defined threat to our existance
   • Uses Self-Actualisation as single master motive
   • Positive view of human interaction instead of Freudian negativity

3. 1951

4. Theory

   • Uses 3 master motives: Self-Acualisation, Positive Regard and Self Regard
   • Therapist should give unconditional Positive Regard
     • Increases Self Regard
       • More likely to search for Positive Regard from others
   • Led to measure of Rosenburg Self-Esteem Scale
   • James' Theory of Self

5. Compare

   • James' Theory of Self
   • Self-Actualisation
   • Positive motives and a move away from Freud
   • Practical uses: Holisitic treatment/Counselling psych

6. Contrast

   • Goldstein = No measures, Rogers = Self-Esteem Scale
   • Goldstein = 1 master motive, Rogers = 3 master motives
   • Goldstein = Simplistic, Rogers = Better received
   • Goldstein = Revived James' Theory, Rogers = indirectly but no credited influence