#1
Who is considered the founder of humanistic psychology?
Abraham Maslow
ExplanationAbraham Maslow is credited as the founder of humanistic psychology.
#2
Which of the following is a key concept in humanistic psychology?
Self-actualization
ExplanationSelf-actualization is a fundamental concept in humanistic psychology, referring to realizing one's full potential.
#3
What is the main goal of humanistic psychology?
To promote personal growth and self-actualization
ExplanationThe main goal of humanistic psychology is to promote personal growth and self-actualization.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a key concept in humanistic psychology?
Determinism
ExplanationDeterminism is not a key concept in humanistic psychology.
#5
Who developed the hierarchy of needs theory in psychology?
Abraham Maslow
ExplanationAbraham Maslow developed the hierarchy of needs theory in psychology.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a core assumption of humanistic psychology?
Behavior is determined by past experiences
ExplanationHumanistic psychology does not assume that behavior is solely determined by past experiences.
#7
Which approach does humanistic psychology emphasize for understanding human behavior?
Self-determination
ExplanationHumanistic psychology emphasizes self-determination for understanding human behavior.
#8
What is the central focus of humanistic therapy?
Facilitating personal growth
ExplanationThe central focus of humanistic therapy is facilitating personal growth.
#9
Which humanistic psychologist developed the person-centered approach to therapy?
Carl Rogers
ExplanationCarl Rogers developed the person-centered approach to therapy.
#10
According to humanistic psychology, what is the role of empathy in therapy?
To understand the client's subjective experience
ExplanationIn therapy, empathy's role according to humanistic psychology is to understand the client's subjective experience.
#11
According to humanistic psychology, what is the primary motivation for human behavior?
Achieving self-actualization
ExplanationThe primary motivation for human behavior, according to humanistic psychology, is achieving self-actualization.
#12
What does the term 'self-actualization' refer to in humanistic psychology?
The realization of one's full potential
ExplanationSelf-actualization in humanistic psychology refers to the realization of one's full potential.
#13
Which humanistic psychologist proposed the concept of the 'fully functioning person'?
Carl Rogers
ExplanationCarl Rogers proposed the concept of the 'fully functioning person.'
#14
Which term is used in humanistic psychology to describe the difference between one's perceived and ideal self?
Incongruence
ExplanationIncongruence is the term used in humanistic psychology to describe the difference between one's perceived and ideal self.
#15
Which of the following is NOT a criticism of humanistic psychology?
It focuses too much on individual growth
ExplanationFocusing too much on individual growth is not a criticism of humanistic psychology.
#16
Which humanistic psychologist is known for his work on existential psychology?
Rollo May
ExplanationRollo May is known for his work on existential psychology among humanistic psychologists.