1. + Humanistic Theories of Personality Module 57

2. + Humanistic Theories of Personality Stress the importance of our free will in determining who we want to be Individuals are striving for self- actualization

3. + Carl Rogers Self-concept at heart of individual personality Self-concept All the unique beliefs and personality characteristics an individual has

4. + Carl Rogers Sometimes a difference existed between self-concept and reality Incongruence Self-concept not consistent with reality Feelings of disappointment and failure Congruence Self-concept consistent Positive self-esteem and mental health

5. + Carl Rogers To build a positive self-concept, individuals need A (Acceptance) G (Genuine) E (Empathy) Leads to unconditional positive regard

6. + Abraham Maslow Hierarchy of needs People are born good Self-actualization Reaching toward the best person we can be On going process

7. + Positive Psychology Scientific study of human virtues Wisdom Altruism (selflessness) Justice courage

8. + Behaviorist Theory of Personality B.F. Skinner One’s history of reinforcement shapes our behavior, which is our personality.