Question 1

In the humanistic tradition, the two fundamental directions for healthy development are:

Accepted Answer

Autonomy and openness are considered the two fundamental directions for healthy development in the humanistic tradition. Autonomy refers to the ability to make one's own choices and govern oneself, while openness involves being receptive to new experiences, ideas, and changes.

Question 2

Maslow estimated that ___% of the population reaches self-actualization.

Accepted Answer

Maslow estimated that less than 1% of the population reaches self-actualization, highlighting the rarity and difficulty of achieving this highest level in his hierarchy of needs.

Question 3

According to Maslow, deficiency needs:

Accepted Answer

Deficiency needs, according to Maslow, are those basic requirements for human survival and psychological well-being, such as physiological needs, safety, love, and esteem. These needs dominate an individual's motivation and consciousness until they are satisfied, at which point the person can focus on higher-level growth needs.

Question 4

Who wrote the following: "The organism has one basic tendency and striving-to actualize, maintain, and enhance the experiencing self."

Accepted Answer

This quote is attributed to Carl Rogers, a prominent figure in humanistic psychology. He believed in the inherent growth potential of individuals and emphasized the importance of self-actualization and the self-concept in understanding behavior.

Question 5

______describes the extent to which the individual accepts versus denies and rejects the full range of his or her personal characteristics, abilities, desires, and beliefs.

Accepted Answer

Congruence and incongruence describe the extent to which an individual accepts or denies their personal characteristics, abilities, desires, and beliefs. Congruence refers to the alignment between an individual's self-concept and their experiences, while incongruence refers to a discrepancy between these aspects.

Question 6

______is an inherent developmental striving.It is a process of leaving behind defenses and moving toward autonomous self-regulation.

Accepted Answer

Self-actualization refers to the inherent drive to realize one's full potential and to develop oneself beyond current states, often involving moving past defenses towards autonomous self-regulation.

Question 7

Which of the following would Maslow classify as a "growth" need?

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs classifies self-actualization as a growth need, representing the realization of an individual's potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth and peak experiences.

Question 8

Humanistic theorists emphasize that human beings are motivated to:

Accepted Answer

Humanistic theorists, such as Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers, focus on the potential for self-growth and self-actualization, emphasizing the importance of developing one's full potential.

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the themes proposed by Maslow's need hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs does not specifically address the innateness or learned aspect of needs. It focuses on the potency, sequential fulfillment, and developmental appearance of needs.

Question 10

Humanistic psychology is mostly about:

Accepted Answer

Humanistic psychology focuses on individual potential and stresses the importance of growth and self-actualization.

Question 11

The ______is an innate capacity to judge for oneself whether a specific experience is growth-promoting or growth-debilitating.

Accepted Answer

The organismic valuation process is the innate capacity that allows an individual to judge whether specific experiences are growth-promoting or growth-debilitating, according to humanistic psychology theories, particularly those of Carl Rogers.

Question 12

Which theoretical traditions are consistent with a humanistic approach to motivation?

Accepted Answer

Holism, Gestalt psychology, and existentialism are consistent with a humanistic approach to motivation because they emphasize the whole experience of the individual, the importance of perception, and the search for meaning, respectively, aligning with the humanistic focus on personal growth and self-actualization.

Question 13

______is considered by humanistic psychologists as the "forward thrust of life".

Accepted Answer

The actualization tendency is considered by humanistic psychologists as the "forward thrust of life," emphasizing the innate drive within individuals to grow, improve, and realize their fullest potential.

Question 14

The essential question investigated by those who study positive psychology is:

Accepted Answer

Positive psychology focuses on what makes life most worth living, or the aspects of life that contribute to happiness and well-being, essentially investigating the potential and positive aspects of human life, such as happiness, well-being, and what could be possible in a positive human experience.

Question 15

With which of the following statements would Maslow most likely disagree?

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs suggests that deficiency needs (such as physiological and safety needs) must be met before growth needs (like self-actualization) become important. Therefore, he would likely disagree with the statement that growth needs are stronger in potency than deficiency needs.

Question 16

As an individual learns from parents and peers what behaviors and characteristics are "good and bad" and "right and wrong," he or she learns:

Accepted Answer

This process describes the acquisition of "conditions of worth," which are the standards and expectations that we internalize from our parents, peers, and society about what is considered acceptable or valuable behavior. These conditions often shape our self-esteem and self-concept by dictating the terms on which we earn positive regard from others.

Question 17

According to humanistic psychology, the everyday choice of following one's inner nature or following cultural priorities is not a neutral one.People generally follow social preferences and priorities because:

Accepted Answer

Social messages are often more prominent and forceful in our daily lives, making them more likely to be followed than the more subtle, internal cues or guides that individuals might feel. This is because societal norms, expectations, and pressures are explicitly communicated and reinforced through various means, making them hard to ignore. In contrast, inner guides are personal, subjective, and can be easily overshadowed by the louder, more immediate social messages.

Question 18

Compared to people who pursue inner guides such as self-actualization, people who devote their lives to the pursuit of the American dream (money, fame, popularity):

Accepted Answer

People who focus on external achievements like money, fame, and popularity, often associated with the American dream, tend to experience more psychological distress. This is because such pursuits can lead to constant comparison, feelings of inadequacy, and a never-ending chase for more, which can detract from inner peace and contentment.

Question 19

Positive psychology investigates:

Accepted Answer

Positive psychology focuses on positive aspects of human life, such as creativity, optimism, and happiness, rather than on mental illness or negative behaviors.

Question 20

______is a way of receiving information and feelings such that neither is repressed, ignored, filtered, or distorted by wishes, fears, or past experiences.

Accepted Answer

Openness refers to the ability to receive information and feelings without repression, distortion, or filtering, allowing for a clear and unbiased understanding.

Quiz 15: Growth Motivation and Positive Psychology