Humanistic Approach Analysis

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The Humanistic approach has helped to bring the ‘person’ back into psychology; it recognises that people help determine their own behaviour and are not slaves to their environment. Critics point out that the psychologists use concepts that are outlined subjectively and are therefore difficult to tests; there is no way to test self-actualisation for example (Martin et al, 2007). Another criticism is that the humanist belief in free will is opposite to the deterministic law of science and therefore, take a less scientific approach (Hill, 2001).

Client centred therapy was founded by Rogers (1959); this therapy focuses on self-growth and seeks to help individuals recognise their own strengths. The aim of the therapist is to provide a relationship

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