Humanistic Theory: Mcqs
Who is credited with introducing client-centered therapy?
- A) Abraham Maslow
- B) Sigmund Freud
- C) Carl Rogers
- D) B.F. Skinner
- Answer: C) Carl Rogers
Which concept refers to the alignment between an individual’s self-concept and their actual experience?
- A) Self-Actualization
- B) Unconditional Positive Regard
- C) Congruence
- D) Personal Responsibility
- Answer: C) Congruence
According to Abraham Maslow, which need represents the highest level in the hierarchy of needs?
- A) Safety Needs
- B) Esteem Needs
- C) Love and Belongingness Needs
- D) Self-Actualization
- Answer: D) Self-Actualization
Which principle emphasizes the importance of non-judgmental acceptance and support?
- A) Self-Actualization
- B) Congruence
- C) Personal Responsibility
- D) Unconditional Positive Regard
- Answer: D) Unconditional Positive Regard
Humanistic theory emphasizes the importance of understanding:
- A) Isolated behaviors
- B) Social factors only
- C) The whole person
- D) Only unconscious processes
- Answer: C) The whole person
Who proposed the hierarchy of needs in humanistic theory?
- A) B.F. Skinner
- B) Sigmund Freud
- C) Albert Bandura
- D) Abraham Maslow
- Answer: D) Abraham Maslow
What is the primary focus of humanistic education?
- A) Rote learning
- B) Teacher-centered approach
- C) Student-centered approach
- D) Behavior modification
- Answer: C) Student-centered approach
Which criticism is often associated with humanistic psychology’s view on empirical support?
- A) Overemphasis on behavior
- B) Lack of empirical rigor
- C) Ignoring the unconscious mind
- D) Focusing too much on instincts
- Answer: B) Lack of empirical rigor
The concept of personal responsibility in humanistic theory emphasizes:
- A) External determinants
- B) Lack of freedom
- C) Individual choices and control
- D) Genetic influences only
- Answer: C) Individual choices and control
Which figure is NOT typically associated with humanistic psychology?
- A) B.F. Skinner
- B) Carl Rogers
- C) Abraham Maslow
- D) Rollo May
- Answer: A) B.F. Skinner
