Self-actualization refers to which tendency?

Self-actualization refers to which tendency?

• A. Self-actualization
• B. Transference
• C. Genuineness
• D. Unconditional positive regard

Answer: (A)

Self-actualization is the innate drive to grow, develop, and realize one’s potential. This actualizing tendency is what humanistic theories, especially Carl Rogers’, say underlies all striving toward greater functioning and fulfillment. It motivates people to expand abilities, seek meaningful experiences, and become more fully themselves. The other terms describe different processes: transference is projecting feelings onto the therapist; genuineness (congruence) is the therapist’s authentic presence; unconditional positive regard is accepting the client without conditions. So the described tendency is the intrinsic growth drive to realize and fulfill one’s potential.

Self-actualization is the innate drive to grow, develop, and realize one’s potential. This actualizing tendency is what humanistic theories, especially Carl Rogers’, say underlies all striving toward greater functioning and fulfillment. It motivates people to expand abilities, seek meaningful experiences, and become more fully themselves. The other terms describe different processes: transference is projecting feelings onto the therapist; genuineness (congruence) is the therapist’s authentic presence; unconditional positive regard is accepting the client without conditions. So the described tendency is the intrinsic growth drive to realize and fulfill one’s potential.