Today we will Examine the humanistic theories of Abraham Maslow Compare the views of Rogers and Maslow psychlotron.org.uk
What do people need in order to lead fulfilling lives? psychlotron.org.uk
Abraham Maslow Shared humanistic assumptions with Rogers Holism Freedom Growth Subjectivity psychlotron.org.uk
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs Physiological needs Safety needs Belonging needs Esteem needs Self actualisation psychlotron.org.uk
Salient needs At any time only a subset of needs is salient. As those needs are met we start to orient ourselves towards those that come next For various reasons, lower needs may arise and take temporary priority psychlotron.org.uk
Salient needs Periods of deprivation can result in a person becoming fixated on needs that are subsequently met. This results in neurotic thinking and behaviour. Needs from the past psychlotron.org.uk
Self actualisation People who fulfill their potential Their own needs are met, so start looking outward to others Reality centred Problem oriented Autonomous Non-conformist Rare people (1 in 50?), generally recognised as outstanding psychlotron.org.uk
Can we identify any potential self actualisers? psychlotron.org.uk
Maslow’s contribution Widely applied ideas with a particular impact on education and management Promotes a humane, ethical stance towards people Relatively rare emphasis on normality & positive aspiration psychlotron.org.uk
RogersMaslow psychlotron.org.uk