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Person-Situation Interactions PSY/250 Shirley Wilson January 14, 2018

This paper will analyze the humanistic approaches to personality. The following areas will be covered: A comparison of person-centered theory with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The use of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to discuss the extent to which growth needs influence personality formation. An outline of the main components of person-centered theory that contributes to personality development. Lastly, I will identify which theory I relate to the most and why. Person-centered theory is Carl Rogers’ orientation to therapy and education, which focuses on the experience of the client or student rather than the therapist or teacher. Rogers did not focus on stable individual differences, although individuals can be said to differ in their level of development and in the conditions they perceive must be met to be approved by others. Other researchers have theory that may be comparable to personality traits. Rogers describes in detail his client-centered therapeutic technique. Individual therapy and group therapy, including encounter groups, lead to progress openness to feelings, the present, and choice. Thought and feelings, the present, and choice. Thought and feelings may be impeded by accepting others’ messages about what be should be. The person-centered approach has implications for the improvement of society, including education, marriage, work roles, and group conflict (including conflict among nations). Rogers did not consider biological factors, though his actualizing process is based on a biological metaphor. Children became alienated from the growth forces within them if they were raised with conditions of worth. Parents should raise their children with unconditional positive regard. People can change in adulthood, becoming freer. Abraham Maslow believed that people develop through various levels toward their full potential. While most stop at a lower level along the way, stuck in needs that are not adequately met, a few reach the highest level of development and are called self-actualized. He saw these as

beacons, directing humankind toward its full potential. Maslow believed: Individuals can be said to differ in their position in the need hierarchy, that is, their level of development toward selfactualization. Individuals differ in positive traits and subjective states, such as optimism and life satisfaction. Only a few people reach the highest development stage, self-actualization. Maslow describes these individuals in detail. Positive psychologists describe interventions that enhance well-being. Self-actualized people perceive the world accurately and are creative. Thought patterns, such as optimism, influence behavior, and happiness. Change in schools, work settings, and other institutions can be made to foster healthy development and happiness. Biological motivations are the foundation of personality, but once satisfied, they become unimportant. Children’s basic needs should be met. Changes in schools could facilitate growth. Few adults develop to their full potential. Transformations in the workplace and elsewhere could change this. The theory that I relate to the most is Maslow’s. I believe that the more I do in life to better myself and my family, the more successful I will be. I believe that this is happiness, not the materialistic items in life. I try to be as positive as I can, however, sometimes life does get to me, but my husband can usually talk me up. I like to believe that I am optimistic, however, sometimes I can walk into a situation with negative thoughts. When I was younger I used to think that changing schools was torture, but now I see that it can give someone a new start at life, and could better the person as a whole. I could also see how starting a new job could boost your life as well. It gives you the chance to start over again as well, and sometimes that is all someone needs in order to make the quality of life better for them. Changes in the workplace also has this affect, however, it could be negative also. Family also plays a huge role, as well as having a general support system.

In this paper I was able to analyze the humanistic approaches to personality. I covered the following areas: A comparison of person-centered theory with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The use of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to discuss the extent to which growth need influence personality formation. An outline of the main components of person-centered theory that contributes to personality development. Lastly, I identified which theory I relate to the most and why.

Source(s): Cloninger, Susan C. Theories of Personality: Understanding Persons, 6th Edition. Pearson Learning Solutions, 06/2012. VitalBook file....