humanistic psychology


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humanistic psychology

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(Psychology) an approach to psychology that emphasizes emotions and the better understanding of the self in terms of observation of oneself and one's relations with others
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In this collection of essays, he draws on the traditions of American nature writing and humanistic psychology to reflect on ecology, philosophy, and spirituality.
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It was the first psychological society in Lithuania after the country became an independent state again, and the first humanistic psychology organization in the former Soviet Union.
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Later, proponents of humanistic psychology, such as Maslow (1962) and Rogers (1961) echoed this sentiment when they argued that psychology should focus on helping people achieve their full potential.
Positive psychology intervention in community development
Alfred Adler's influence on the three leading cofounders of humanistic psychology.
Does Adlerian theory stand the test of time?: examining individual psychology from a neuroscience perspective
Knowles' work on andragogy, which is principally rooted in humanistic psychology, with its assumption about adult learners being self-directed and responsible for their own learning3, also influences to focus on a predominantly humanistic solution2.
LECTURING EFFECTIVELY: BORROWING FROM THE THEORIES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING A REVIEW OF LITERATURE
During the classes which were conducted by Charlotte Selver, later to become celebrated in humanistic psychology, she asked her students to lie down and 'let the floor support you give to the floor.
The strangest psychic experience I've ever had
Most training in negotiation shows the common steps in any negotiation, which is a good place to start but what those negotiations training programs lack are the essential and complex aspects of humanistic psychology, relationship building and the major principles of influence.
Negotiations Training Institute will deliver negotiations training to transportation professionals
CARL ROGERS, considered the founder of humanistic psychology, was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on January 8, 1902.
Humanist profile
Then along came humanistic psychology, led by people like Carl Rogers, who was the most influential psychologist of the 20th century.
Shifting cultures
The company's leadership coaching utilizes tools from multiple disciplines that include behavioral science, humanistic psychology and organizational effectiveness.
Lead Intelligently Provides Coaching to Tomorrow's Leaders
Alfred Adlers influence on the three loding cofounders of humanistic psychology.
Effectiveness of health-promoting lifestyle training on positive relationship with others and purposefulness in life of girl students living in the dormitory of Isfahan University

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