PSY 405 Week 3 Discussion
PSY 405 Week 3 Discussion
One hallmark of humanistic personality theories is the idea of self-actualization. Both Maslow and Rogers include self-actualization in their personality theories, but each have their separate propositions regarding the topic and the role it has in the lives of individuals (Feist, 2018). Consider the following:
What does self-actualization mean? What are the characteristics of self-actualizing people, according to Maslow? How do these characteristics affect self-actualization?
What are some of the main similarities between Maslow’s and Rogers’ theories regarding self-actualization?
What role does self-actualization have in your life? Considering the principles of humanistic psychology, how can you move closer to self-actualization?