Chapter 14.4:
Humanistic and
Cognitive Theories
Mr. McCormick
Psychology
Do-Now:
(Discussion)
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How do you define people who are:
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Successful
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Respected
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Balanced
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Fulfilled
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Happy with one’s life
Humanistic Psychology
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Humanistic Psychology:
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A school of psychology that emphasizes personal
growth and the achievement of maximum potential
by each unique individual
Self-Actualization:
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The humanist term for realizing one’s unique
potential
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
 Why
do you think
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
is ordered this way?
 Do
you agree with this order?
Why or why not?
Characteristics of
Self-Actualized People
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Refer to Figure 14.12 “Characteristics of SelfActualized People” on Pg. 393
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What types of characteristics do self-actualized
people tend to share?
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Do you think any person can develop a selfactualized personality, regardless of his or her social
or economic status?
Assignment
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Complete Application Activity 14 “SelfActualization”
Discussion Questions
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What is self-actualization?
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Is self-actualization a factor of age or maturity?
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Would you prefer your friends to be self-actualized?
Why or why not?
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Do you agree with Maslow about his criteria for selfactualization?
Homework
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Read Chapter 14.4 “Humanistic and Cognitive
Theories”
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Pgs. 391-397
Complete Section 4 Assessment
Pg. 397
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