1. Why is everyone so unhappy?

2. Today’s session You will learn how to...You will learn about... Describe approaches to Psychology Apply psychological concepts to real-world situations The humanistic approach The theories of Carl Rogers & Abraham Maslow

3. Humanistic assumptions Every person has their own unique way of seeing the world and their behaviour only makes sense in the light of this People are basically good, and have a tendency to develop and fulfill their potential People have free will, although they may act as if they don’t

4. Carl Rogers The self Unconditional positive regard Conditions of worth

5. Incongruity The selfReal selfIdeal self We defend ourselves from the effects of incongruity by denying or distorting aspects of reality

6. Fully functioning person “[someone who] will meet each situation with behaviour that is a unique and creative adaptation to the newness of that moment.”

7. Abraham Maslow The fulfilment of needs Self actualisation

8. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs Physiological needs Safety needs Belonging needs Esteem needs Self actualisation