Unit 5 Discussion History of Psychology

Humanistic Psychology Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Code and Name Professor’s Name Due Date Humanistic Psychology The argument that humanistic psychology offers more positives than the facts warrant and that it ignores the contributions of other schools of thought is accurate. These criticisms are worth considering because their impacts can result in detrimental outcomes. For instance, focusing on the positives can negatively affect people’s understanding of psychological functions (Van Zyl et al., 2023). Ignoring the contributions of other schools of thought is a significant limitation because it can deter professionals applying psychological knowledge from accurately addressing issues such as mental illness. Thus, it is essential to understand the pros and cons of humanistic psychology and appreciate both its benefits and the risks that it bears. However, the school of thought is not unrealistic in its positivity. Humanistic psychology focuses more on positivity to stimulate self-actualization, personal fulfillment, and growth potential of the min...