Notes for Human Behavior Class

Humanist Psychology• Humanist focus upon potentials.• Humanist do not believe that human being are

pushed and pulled by mechanical forces, either of stimuli and reinforcements (behaviorism) or of unconscious instinctual impulses (psychoanalysis).

• They believe that humans strive for an upper level of capabilities.

• Humans seek the frontiers of creativity, the highest reaches of consciousness and wisdom.

Maslow Said:

• All human behavior is motivated by a desire to satisfy needs.

• In order for a person to keep striving towards the ultimate in his/her growth there has to be a feeling of accomplishment

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Esteem

Self-Actualization

Safety

Belonging

Physiological

Physiological Needs

• Food

• Air

• Water

• Sex

Physiological (Physical) Needs

Safety Needs

• Protection

• Stability

• Pain Avoidance

• Routine/Order

Safety and Security

Love and Belonging• Affection

• Acceptance

• Inclusion

Love and Belonging

Esteem Needs • Self-Respect

• Self-Esteem

• Respected by Others

Esteem

Self-Actualization

• Achieve full potential

• Fulfillment

Self-Actualization

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Esteem

Self-Actualization

Safety

Belonging

Physiological

Self Actualization

• Some words that would describe Self Actualizing people might be:– Moral– Creative– Spontaneous– Lacks Prejudice– Accepts Facts

• Some things that Self Actualizing people might do are:– Pray– Problem Solve– Develop Ideas that

would help themselves and others.

– Help others– Do the best they can

do at what they do.

One More Thought

• Some behaviors may be more than one level.

• Example: Eating Dinner is both a Physiological Need (food) and a Love and Belonging Need (social).