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The Humanistic Theory Of Humanistic And Behaviorist

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Professor and Classmates:
In discussing two of the chosen theories, I made my decision to choose Humanistic and Behaviorist. In the Humanistic Theory, people are often looked upon as to handling their lives and actions, and they have the freedom and will to change their attitudes and behavior. Two important humanistic theorists and psychologists were, Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers.
Abraham Maslow was a psychotherapist, considered the founder of the humanist movement in psychology. He examined the human experience by looking at the things that are most important to us: love, hope, faith, spirituality, individuality, and existence. One of the most crucial aspects of this theory is that to reach the most highly developed state of consciousness and realize the greatest potential, an individual must discover his true purpose in life and pursue it. Maslow refers to this ultimate state of being as self-actualization. His famous Hierarchy of Needs, which is often drawn as a pyramid, positions the most basic needs at the base of the pyramid and each of the other essential requirements for a fulfilled life in the groups at the top of the pyramid. (The Psychology Book.) 2012.

In reading our class textbook I got a very clear understanding of all of this and I love how it was worded by the authors, “Maslow defines the self-actualized person as one who becomes what he or she is capable of being.” (Isbell, R., & Raines, S. C.) 2012.

Carl Rogers was a humanistic psychologist

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