Humanistic Psychology Quiz

What is the humanistic approach often referred to as in psychology?

• The first force

• The second wave

• The fourth paradigm

• The third force

Which two psychological approaches did the humanistic approach react against?

• Cognitive and psychoanalytic

• Behaviourism and psychoanalysis

• Humanistic and cognitive

• Behaviourism and cognitive

What is a key concept in humanistic psychology related to personal growth?

• Cognitive restructuring

• Self-actualisation

• Classical conditioning

• Social learning

Who are considered the major theorists associated with the development of the humanistic approach?

• Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung

• B.F. Skinner and John Watson

• Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow

• Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky

What aspect of human behaviour does the humanistic approach focus on?

• Neurosis and mental illnesses

• Passive behaviour and reactions

• Everyday healthy behaviour and positive aspects

• Unconscious desires and instincts

Which existing paradigm was Abraham Maslow initially associated with before developing the humanistic approach?

• Psychoanalysis

• Cognitive psychology

• Behaviourism

• Evolutionary psychology

What is the paradigm model of science as described in the lecture?

• A complete replacement of old paradigms by new ones

• A model focusing solely on biological explanations

• A process where new paradigms emerge and merge with old ones

• A focus on technological advancements in psychology

According to the lecture, Carl Rogers believed clients were better able to guide their own therapy compared to which approach?

• Cognitive-behavioural therapy

• Psychoanalytic approach

• Behaviourist approach

• Humanistic approach

What did Abraham Maslow find lacking in the behaviourist approach concerning human behaviour?

• It was too focused on unconscious desires

• It ignored the impact of the environment

• It presented humans as too passive

• It was too optimistic about human potential

What key principle distinguishes the humanistic approach from previous psychological approaches?

• Emphasis on unconscious processes

• Focus on external forces and stimuli

• Emphasis on free will and personal growth

• Focus on cognitive processes