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Ch 13 Humanistic and Existential Theories

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- 1SelfThe psychological process that governs a persons behavior
Pg. 322 - 2MotivationThe reduction of tensions by satisfying deficit states or lacks Pg. 323
- 3D-needsMaslow's term for deficiency need that arise out of a lack Pg. 323
- 4MetamotivationGrowth tendencies within the organism
Pg. 323 - 5B-NeedsBeing needs that arise out of the organisms drive to self actualize and fulfill its inherent potential
Pg. 323 - 6Hierarchy of Needs

- 7Self ActualizationA dynamic within the organism leading it to actualize, fulfill, and enhance it's inherent potentialities
Pg. 324 - 8Peak ExperienceAn intensified experience in which there is a loss of self or transcendence of self
Pg. 326 - 9Phenomenologythe study of phenomena or appearances Pg. 331
- 10Phenomenal FieldsThe total sum of experiences an organism has
Pg. 331 - 11Organismic Value ProcessA subconscious natural phenomon that guides an individual towards productive growth experience
Pg. 332 - 12Self Concepta portion of the phenomenal field that has become differenctiated and is composed of perceptions and values of “I” and “Me”
Pg 333 - 13Congruencethe state of harmony that exist when a persons symbolized experiences reflect all the actual experiences of his or her organism
Pg. 333 - 14Incongruencethe lack of harmony that results when a person’s symbolized experiences do not represent the actual experiences
Pg. 333 - 15Positive Regardbeing loved and accepted for who one is
Pg. 335 - 16Unconditional Positive Regardpositive regard that is not contingent on any specific behavior
Pg. 335 - 17Conditional Positive RegardRegard positive regard that is only given under certain circumstances
Pg. 335 - 18Conditions of Worthstipulation imposed by other people indicating when an individual will be given Pg. 335
- 19Positive Self Regardviewing the self favorably and with acceptance
Pg. 335 - 20Fully Functional PersonA term used by Rogers to indicate an individual who is functioning at an ultimate level
Pg. 336 - 21Client centereda therapeutic technique developed by Rogers that focuses attention on the person seeking help
Pg. 336 - 22Nondirective TherapyTherapies who's course is primarily determined by the patient
Pg. 336 - 23Person-Centered PsychotherapyThe most recent name for Roger's method of psychotherapy
Pg. 336 - 24Empathythe ability to recognize and understand another's feelings
Pg. 336 - 25Acceptancea nonjudgmental recognition of ones self, others, and the world
Pg. 336 - 26Genuinenessa therapist attitude characterized by congruence and awareness in the therapeutic relationship
Pg. 337 - 27Responses to Emotional Communications1) Evaluative 2)Interpretive 3)Reassuring 4)Probing 5)Reflective
Pg. 337 - 28Evaluative Responsea response that places the places a value judgment on thoughts, feelings, wishes, or behavior
pg 337 - 29Interpretive Responsea response that seeks to interpret a speaker's problem or tell how the speaker feels about it
Pg 337 - 30Reassuring Responsea response that attempts to sooth feelings
Pg 337 - 31Probing Responsea response that seeks further information Pg. 337
- 32ReflectiveA response that seeks to capture the underlying feeling expressed
Pg 337 - 33Reconstructive PsychotherapyTherapeutic methods that seek to remove defenses and recognize the basic personality structure
Pg 338 - 34Supportive PsychotherapyTherapeutic psychotherapy that seeks to strengthen adaptive instincts and defenses without necessarily tampering with the underlying personality structure
Pg 338 - 35Q-Sort Techniquea card sorting technique employed by Rogers for studying the self concept
Pg 340 - 36Positive Psychologya branch of psychology that seeks to study and understand the complex positive behavior of people in order to emphasize the systematic building gain amplifying of human strengths and virtues
Pg 343 - 37Flowa state of oneness with the activity and situation at hand,, entailing heightened focus, productivity, and happiness
Pg 344 - 38PERMAIn positive psychology, five building blocks of a fulfilling life: positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishments
Pg 345 - 39TranspersonalA branch of psychology that studies the transcendent or spiritual dimensions of persons
Pg 345 - 40Spiritualitya search for meaning or for a power beyond the self rather than an adherence to particular tenets, as in a formal religion Pg 347
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