Question

Maslow and Rogers are both Humanistic theorists and their theories have some concepts in common, such as self-actualization, but they also differ in some respects.

Describe and discuss one aspect, other than self-actualization, of Maslow’s theory and one aspect, other than self-actualization, of Rogers’ theory and state how they are similar and how they are not alike

Answer 1

Answer: According to Rogers the person who work to attain self actualization cam be considered as fully functioning person He proposed that humans tend to attain self actualization. Similarly, Maslow beloved that basic needs should be satisfied before self-actualization Yes, I agree with these views. Both Roger and Maslow's view and theories are very similar in the sense that they both believed that acceptance need is more influential than self-actualization need Maslow's view on self-esteem is very similar to Roger's conditions of worth These two theories also differ in some way. For example, according to Maslow, the esteem is not as needs of esteem is not as important as self- actualization needs Rogers believes that the condition of worth has an impact and influence on self-actualization achievement. The core assumptions in the humanistic theory of personality of Carl Rogers are self-concept idea, the positive reward(unconditional), and actualization. Self-concept contains the belief that all human have a combination of perception and beliefs about behaviour. He was not in favour of the determinism of psychoanalysis and behaviourism. According to Rogers the core motive of humans is self-actualization .humans are born creative and good Only due to poor self-actualization or external conditions his valuing process disrupts