cognitive learning approach Ð Dr. Val Rapmund 73 PART 4 PERSON-ORIENTED APPROACHES CHAPTER 4: The self-actualisation theory of Abraham Maslow Ð Prof. Cora Moore and Dr. Teria Shantall CHAPTER 5: 119 The self concept theory of Carl Rogers Ð Prof. Cora Moore and Miss Patricia Oosthuizen CHAPTER 6: 149 The existential theory of Viktor Frankl Ð Prof. Alta van Dyk and Dr. Teria Shantall 183 PART 5 ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVES CHAPTER 7: African perspectives Ð Oosthuizen Prof. Henning
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Importance of motivation Most motivation theorists assume that motivation is involved in the performance of all learned responses; that is‚ a learned behavior will not occur unless it is energized. The major question among psychologists‚ in general‚ is whether motivation is a primary or secondary influence on behavior. That is‚ are changes in behavior better explained by principles of environmental/ecological influences‚ perception‚ memory‚ cognitive development‚ emotion‚ explanatory style‚ or
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theory on the hypothesis by discussing why I agree with Krentzman ’s (2012) view on positive psychology. “Long before positive psychology‚ the great philosophers (Socrates‚ Plato‚ Aristotle) and psychological thinkers (Freud‚ Jung‚ Adler‚ Frankl‚ Rogers‚ Maslow) articulated theories of the good life‚ pleasure‚ wholeness‚ purpose‚ health‚ and actualization (Duckworth et al.‚ 2005; Ryff‚ 2003). In addition‚ empirical work existed on adaptation‚ resilience‚ thriving‚ spirituality‚ and growth (Aspinwall
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Man’s Search for Meaning Victor E. Frankl 1. What is Frankl’s argument for freedom? Cite at least three passages that support this argument. Man has a choice. This is Frankl’s argument for freedom. He said that freedom is achieved through making choices. One chooses a thing over another and accepts the necessary consequences either positive or negative. In his experiences inside the concentration camp‚ freedom is shown in little ways but is demonstrated in bigger implications. First
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PYC2601/101/3/2014 Tutorial letter 101/3/2014 Personality Theories PYC2601 Semesters 1 and 2 Department of Psychology IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This tutorial letter contains important information about your module. Open Rubric CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Tutorial matter.............................................................................
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THEORY OF PERSONALITY Abstract: Personality has been studied in regards to various psychological approaches including psychoanalytical theories‚ learning theories‚ dispositional theories and humanistic psychology theories among others. Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) developed theories of personality from a humanistic psychological standpoint. His holistic-dynamic theory of personality advocates that individuals require the fulfillment of certain fundamental needs in order to develop their personality
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EXISTENCE: AN ANALYSIS OF VIKTOR FRANKL ’S PHILOSOPHY‚ A KEY FOR SUFFERING NIGERIANS CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY There is no doubt that the question of the meaning of life strikes a bell not only in the philosophical‚ but scientific‚ theological and literary domain. It is perhaps the most fundamental question in human existence. It speaks about the inquiry into the reason for man’s existence and that of existence in the universe
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Introduction to Psychological Theories. Portfolio Questions. Behaviourism. 1. Briefly describe Pavlov’s theory of classical conditioning (use the UCS‚ UCR‚ CS‚ and CR). Pavlov found a method of learning by association with stimuli‚ called classical conditioning and observed dog ‘s behaviour. Pavlov’s demonstrates that dog start to salivate when the food has been offered. Then he resolved that stimuli could be conditioned to obtain conditioned responses. Further he pursued his research
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Man’s Search for Meaning: Response Paper Viktor Frankl (1902-1997) was an Austrian psychiatrist and neurologist‚ and is notable as the founder of logotherapy‚ a form of psychotherapy which focuses on the achievement of meaning in life. He was also witness to one of the most terrible genocides in world history‚ and it is his experiences and his takeaways from the concentration camps that form the basis of his book‚ Man’s Search for Meaning. The book is separated into two parts: the first part details
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on this state of realization is a health one. Without this meaning will not be found. “A sound amount of tension‚ such as that tension which is aroused by a meaning to fulfill‚ is inherent in being human and is indispensible for mental well-being” (Frankl 1998: 48). By recognizing her own power to self
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