Psych645 Wk 3 Discussion

Introduction Carl Rogers is one of the founders of humanistic psychology, an approach to psychology that emphasizes the idea that people have the capacity and potential for growth. In this discussion, you will reflect on Rogers’s contributions to phenomenological psychology, particularly how analyzing one’s true self is an essential aspect of understanding personality. The "Post First" feature is activated. This means that you will need to post your initial response before you can see your classmates' posts. The purpose is to promote variety and originality in the initial responses. Read Before completing this discussion, review Ch. 5, “Phenomenological Theory: The Personality Theory of Rogers,” and Ch. 6, “Rogers’s Phenomenological Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research,” in your textbook. The link to the textbook can be found in Week 3 Learning Activities. *Discussion Question respond to the following by Thursday: • According to Carl Rogers, what is the significance of congruence between self and experience? How does this concept provide insight into an individual’s personality? • How do we manage incongruence? Provide a personal example of a situation in which you worked through inconsistency between self and experience and address the following: • How might the incongruence have impacted your emotions and behaviors in the situation? • What are some internal and external factors that would have helped you feel more congruence in the situation? • The response will be a minimum of 175 words, presented in APA format, with citations to your research sources and a reference listing.