7 hrs 26 mins | PSYCHOLOGY | Psychotherapy"Toward a Psychology of Being" by Abraham Maslow, published in 1962, is a seminal work in humanistic psychology. Building on his hierarchy of needs, Maslow explores the concept of self-actualization as the pinnacle of psychological development. The book shifts focus from pathology to positive aspects of human experience, emphasizing what enables individuals to thrive.
Maslow identifies self-actualization with traits like autonomy, creativity, and purpose. He encourages psychologists to study positive aspects of human behavior, challenging behaviorism and psychoanalysis. The book advocates...
"Toward a Psychology of Being" by Abraham Maslow, published in 1962, is a seminal work in humanistic psychology. Building on his hierarchy of needs, Maslow explores the concept of self-actualization as the pinnacle of psychological development. The book shifts focus from pathology to positive aspects of human experience, emphasizing what enables individuals to thrive.
Maslow identifies self-actualization with traits like autonomy, creativity, and purpose. He encourages psychologists to study positive aspects of human behavior, challenging behaviorism and psychoanalysis. The book advocates for a more holistic, human-centered psychology valuing subjective experience and individual uniqueness.
Maslow's humanistic approach transcends traditional psychological boundaries, delving into existential questions about life's meaning and personal excellence. "Toward a Psychology of Being" integrates psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, offering a comprehensive perspective on the human experience.
While praised for groundbreaking ideas, criticisms exist, including cultural bias in self-actualization traits. Despite this, the book's impact persists, influencing how psychologists study human behavior and well-being, fostering a positive psychology that considers strengths, aspirations, and the pursuit of personal growth.
| # | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | opening |
0 mins 13 secs |
| 2. | 01 - A Larger Jurisdiction for Psychology - Introduction - Toward a Psychology of Healt |
13 mins 33 secs |
| 3. | 02 - What Psychology Can Learn from the Existentialists |
17 mins 29 secs |
| 4. | 03 - Growth and Motivation - Deficiency Motivation and Growth Motivation |
55 mins 53 secs |
| 5. | 04 - Defense and Growth |
29 mins 59 secs |
| 6. | 05 - The Need to Know and the Fear of Knowing |
18 mins 28 secs |
| 7. | 06 - Growth and Cognition - Cognition of Being in the Peak-Experiences |
1 hr 17 mins |
| 8. | 07 - Peak-Experiences as Acute Identity-Experiences |
26 mins 49 secs |
| 9. | 08 - Some Dangers of Being-Cognition |
25 mins 12 secs |
| 10. | 09 - Resistance to Being Rubricized |
11 mins 02 secs |
| 11. | 10 - Creativeness - Creativity in Self-Actualizing People |
26 mins 25 secs |
| 12. | 11 - Values - Psychological Data and Human Values |
40 mins 54 secs |
| 13. | 12 - Values Growth and Health |
25 mins 38 secs |
| 14. | 13 - Health as Transcendence of Environment |
14 mins 42 secs |
| 15. | 14 - Future Tasks - Some Basic Propositions of a Growth and Self-Actualization Psychology |
45 secs |
| 16. | closing |
0 mins 12 secs |
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