Examples Of Humanistic Perspective
Ricardo Sanchez-Fernandez
General Psychology 101
Phyllis Castillo-McMahon
November 2, 2016
The Humanistic Perspective
The Humanistic Perspective was influenced greatly by the outstanding work of Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow. Humanistic Perspective points out the role of motivation on thoughts and behavior. Also the Humanistic Perspective believe that people search for creativity, value, and meaning. The main idea of this perspective is that people have goals in life that they want to meet because it is unquestionably important, it focuses on one individual person, and their needs and wants. This theory can be applied in an actual observations of human behavior by paying attention to the people trying to reach their goal that has a very important meaning to them. For example, there could be a co-worker trying really hard to get a raise because his goal is to go on vacation to visit his family that are from out of town. Him working hard to get a raise can affect his family, friends, and himself. He may become grumpy from all the overtime that he works, not enough sleep, cant see his family like he used to. Humanistic Perspective is a way of telling the person to not look past his or her weakness as they work towards a fulfilled life. This perspective can be viewed in a cultural difference to gain knowledge of different ways you can approach ones life which allows the humanistic perspective indicate the value of humans. The Humanistic Perspective helps one grow to their personal potential. Another example is in a baseball team, this kid was not good at all in baseball. He looked like if he barely started playing, he didn’t know what to do and the coach told him he wasn't good for the team but the kid …show more content…
(n.d.). Retrieved November 1st, 2016, from http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-humanistic-perspective.html
Cherry, K. (2016, August 25). Perspectives in Modern Psychology. Retrieved November 1,
General Psychology 101
Phyllis Castillo-McMahon
November 2, 2016
The Humanistic Perspective
The Humanistic Perspective was influenced greatly by the outstanding work of Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow. Humanistic Perspective points out the role of motivation on thoughts and behavior. Also the Humanistic Perspective believe that people search for creativity, value, and meaning. The main idea of this perspective is that people have goals in life that they want to meet because it is unquestionably important, it focuses on one individual person, and their needs and wants. This theory can be applied in an actual observations of human behavior by paying attention to the people trying to reach their goal that has a very important meaning to them. For example, there could be a co-worker trying really hard to get a raise because his goal is to go on vacation to visit his family that are from out of town. Him working hard to get a raise can affect his family, friends, and himself. He may become grumpy from all the overtime that he works, not enough sleep, cant see his family like he used to. Humanistic Perspective is a way of telling the person to not look past his or her weakness as they work towards a fulfilled life. This perspective can be viewed in a cultural difference to gain knowledge of different ways you can approach ones life which allows the humanistic perspective indicate the value of humans. The Humanistic Perspective helps one grow to their personal potential. Another example is in a baseball team, this kid was not good at all in baseball. He looked like if he barely started playing, he didn’t know what to do and the coach told him he wasn't good for the team but the kid …show more content…
(n.d.). Retrieved November 1st, 2016, from http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-humanistic-perspective.html
Cherry, K. (2016, August 25). Perspectives in Modern Psychology. Retrieved November 1,