The personality theory that I chose that justifiably aligns with my perspective is the Humanistic Holistic Theory. This personality states that individuals attain their full capability by transferring from elemental needs to self-actualization. This personality aligns with my perspective because it demonstrates how a person can realize their full potential and take the required steps to achieve success. This personality also aligns with my perspective because as a member of the United States Air Force, the need for fulfillment and personal growth is the most important ingredient to my motivation. I am constantly searching for new ways to improve, and become better.
The Humanistic Holistic Theory originated during the 1950s as a response to the psychoanalysis and behaviorism that was taking over psychology during that period. Some psychologists were not satisfied with the explanations of personality that we provided by psychodynamic and behaviorists. They believed that these explanations dismissed the qualities that make all individuals unique compared to animals. Because of this, a …show more content…
With that being said, a holistic concept advocate that there are contrasting layers of interpretation and at each layer, there are emergent properties that cannot be decreased to the layer below. When it comes to Humanistic, they have a strong belief that holism is the only credible access to the entire comprehension of the way a person thinks and conduct themselves (McLeod, 2008). The Humanistic Holistic Theory, therefore, is vital for actual personal growth of an individual. An individual is solely responsible for the path that they choose to take and the life that they choose to live. The Humanistic Holistic Theory clearly states that individuals have free will, which sets it apart from other
The Humanistic Holistic Theory originated during the 1950s as a response to the psychoanalysis and behaviorism that was taking over psychology during that period. Some psychologists were not satisfied with the explanations of personality that we provided by psychodynamic and behaviorists. They believed that these explanations dismissed the qualities that make all individuals unique compared to animals. Because of this, a …show more content…
With that being said, a holistic concept advocate that there are contrasting layers of interpretation and at each layer, there are emergent properties that cannot be decreased to the layer below. When it comes to Humanistic, they have a strong belief that holism is the only credible access to the entire comprehension of the way a person thinks and conduct themselves (McLeod, 2008). The Humanistic Holistic Theory, therefore, is vital for actual personal growth of an individual. An individual is solely responsible for the path that they choose to take and the life that they choose to live. The Humanistic Holistic Theory clearly states that individuals have free will, which sets it apart from other