humanistic psychology

collocation in English

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humanistic
adjective
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/ˌhjuː.məˈnɪs.tɪk/us
/ˌhjuː.məˈnɪs.tɪk/
relating to humanism (= the idea that people do not need a god or religion to satisfy their spiritual and ...
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psychology
noun[U]
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/saɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/us
/saɪˈkɑː.lə.dʒi/
the scientific study of the way the human mind works and how it influences behaviour, or the influence of a particular person's character on their ...
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(Definition ofhumanisticandpsychologyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Humanisticpsychologyis a school of psychology that emerged in the 1950s in reaction to both behaviorism and psychoanalysis.
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It became an integral part ofhumanisticpsychology.
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Research has remained part of thehumanisticpsychologyagenda, though with more of a holistic than reductionistic focus.
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The idea of man in positive psychotherapy can be compared to the one inhumanisticpsychology.
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Hillman believes that religionespecially monotheism and monastic faithsandhumanisticpsychologyhave tended to the spirit, often at the unfortunate expense of soul.
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Humanisticpsychologyalso had major impetus from existentialist psychology and shares many of the fundamental tenets.
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Another significant strength is thathumanisticpsychologytheory is compatible with other schools of thought.
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Alternating with episodes from her earlier days, it became a best-seller in the circles ofhumanisticpsychology.
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Humanisticpsychologyis one of several methods used in psychology for studying, understanding, and evaluating personality.
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This field served as a foundation for other psychology fields such ashumanisticpsychology.
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It offers postgraduate education with a focus onhumanisticpsychology.
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Other influences during this era includedhumanisticpsychology.
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The basic principles behindhumanisticpsychologyare simple: 1.
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This was one of the most viewed television series in psychology ever produced and widely fostered the various aspects ofhumanisticpsychology.
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Humanisticpsychologytries to be a science of human experience, focusing on the actual lived experience of persons.
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Humanisticpsychologywent on to investigate how religious or spiritual identity may have correlations with longer lifespan and better health.
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Phenomenological psychologists have also figured prominently in the history of thehumanisticpsychologymovement.
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Humanisticpsychologywas directly influenced by these ideas.
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It uses an educational model and is considered to be part ofhumanisticpsychology.
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Accordingly,humanisticpsychologyfocuses on subjective experiences of persons as opposed to forced, definitive factors that determine behavior.
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