Aspects of the Actualizing Tendency from a Humanistic Psychology Perspective / Aspekte der Aktualisierungstendenz aus der Perspektive der Humanistischen Psychologie / Aspectos de la Tendencia Actualizante desde una Perspectiva de Psicología Humanista

Abstract

Extracts of the controversy within PCA around the concept of the actualizing tendency (AT) will be outlined in order to present Rogers' position in this discussion. This position will be interpreted as an effort to synthesize humanism and naturalism. The relationship between the historical development of these ideas and Romantic philosophy of nature is also pointed out. Difficulties arising from this effort to formulate a stance from a humanistic philosophy perspective lead to reflections about how to describe the concepts of growth and self-organisation in terms which include specific human and personal interests. In order to make the concept of the AT more concrete, it needs to be described in terms which include the ways the actualizing tendency expresses itself in the way a person leads his or her life. The self-concept, life issues and coping techniques will be focused upon as expressive of the actualizing tendency.

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