Compare and contrast the humanistic theories of Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers. How do their theories explain the self?
What will be an ideal response?
Both Maslow and Roger are humanistic psychologists. Therefore, their theories focus on conscious experiences and how we see ourselves. Humanistic psychologists also assume that people are born with a natural drive for positive growth. This growth naturally leads to self-actualization. Maslow further believed that individuals had a healthy personality if they were free from psychological disorders, had moved beyond striving to serve their basic needs, and continued to strive for personal growth. Rogers shared the general beliefs of humanism discussed above but further believed that people are driven to act in a way that is consistent with their self-image. He believed that when people behaved in a manner that was not consistent with their self-image, they would experience distress. He also believed that people raised with unconditional positive regard would most likely develop congruent, healthy personalities.
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