Introduction
Humanistic and Personality theories of psychology have evolved over a long period to shape what researchers are studying today. Theories consider that each person has innate potential spiritual needs and qualities. It also can be the need for self-development, self-improvement, knowledge of the world, and understanding the meaning of one’s own. These provisions should be studied in order to understand humanism better.
Discussion
Sigmund Freud’s and other humanistic and personality theorists’ ideas provide an alternate lens through which to see our past and form our future. From this reading, one could learn how different theorists invented, tested, and improved their theories in order to understand what adjustments should be made. This is because the theorist focuses on the people’s inherent goodness and ability to reflect on societies (Javadi and Tahmasbi 42). Sigmund Freud’s thesis taught me something new about my personality and understanding how I can relate to people and cope with life challenges. I got a deeper understanding of Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs related to my goals and life anxieties. In addition, I gained an appreciation for Rollo May’s quoting Kier Kegaard by stating that “Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom” (Javadi and Tahmasbi 43). The quote means that without experiencing a certain level of anxiety, a person will not be able to adapt to society and develop in it, and this applies to my teenage life.
This program has been fascinating since it has allowed me to learn and understand humanistic theories and other perspectives. Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers, Eric Fromm, Carl Jung, and Rollo May are just a few pioneers whose ideas I absorbed. I agree with all the points of view of theorists who favor the idea that people have free will and strive to maximize their potential. Understanding all the dogmas I studied helped me become more confident and get rid of anxiety during my studies at the university. What the theorists say rings true to me when making decisions and socializing with my colleagues.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it should be said that humanistic theories were developed by scientists taking into account psychological aspects and, therefore, reflect the behavior of people accurately. This may indicate that the provisions about the original goodness of people can be valid. Studying theories of humanism and personalities in the future is essential for many psychology researchers. Principles of human motivation can reveal many motives for the negative or positive actions of someone.
Work Cited
Javadi, Yaghoob, and Tahmasbi, Mozhdeh. “Application of Humanism Teaching Theory and Humanistic Approach to Education in Course-Books”. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, vol.10, no.1, 2020, pp. 40-48.