Studies the whole person and the uniqueness of each indivual
Carl Rogers 1902-1987
Emphasized the importance of the self-actualizing tendency in shaping human personalities. Rogers' believed that humans are constantly reacting to stimuli with their subjective reality. Over time, a person develops a self-concept based on the feedback from this reality. Believed that fully functioning people could achieve their "good life" where they constantly aim to full-fill their potential and allow their personalities to emanate from their experience.
Abraham Maslow 1908-1870
"Pursuit of happiness" "hierarchy of needs" Focused on the individual subjective experiences, free will, and the innate arrive drive toward self-actualization. Explained how peoples needs change throughout their lifetime and affects the development of their personality.
Ranked from base physical need to advanced needs of self-actualization a person must master each level before moving on and reaching happiness.
Five Characteristics of a Fully Functioning Person 1. Open to experience; both good and bad 2. Existential living 3. Trust feelings 4. Creativity 5. Full-filled life