Two part question:<br/>Discussion Question:<br/>Post a response that

includes the following:
Describe the behavior that is the focus of your post. (Please note the selection in the post title.)
Analyze how both Freud and Rogers would explain this behavior. In your answer, explain how their
views of personality as well as the life and times in which they lived would influence their thinking
about the selected behavior.
Explain which theorist’s explanation you are in most agreement with, and why.
Note: Be sure to support the responses within your initial Discussion post (and in your colleague reply)
with information obtained from the assigned Learning Resources, including in-text citations and a reference
list for sources used. For information regarding how your Discussion will be evaluated, please review the
grading rubric located in the Course Information area of the course.
Assignment:
Day 7 of Week 3 a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:
Analyze the most important contributions to humanistic theory by Maslow and Rogers and explain
your reasoning.
Analyze your own process of self-actualization (i.e., achieving personal potential) and comment on
how your ideas about your potential have developed over time. In your answer, explain the concept of
success in the culture in which you were raised and discuss whether your own concept of success
aligns with that culture and what has influenced any shifts you have made.
Explain how you could use humanistic theories and concepts to help others, both professionally and in
your personal life with family and friends. In your answer, explain which theorist (Maslow or Rogers)
you align with most and why.
Note: Support the responses within your Assignment with evidence from the assigned Learning
Resources. Provide a reference list for resources you used for this Assignment.

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Week 3 AssignmentAssignment: Analyzing Humanistic TheoriesThink about words that relate to the termhumanistic.There ishuman, of course. There are alsohumanityandhumane.Consider how these words offer powerful clues to what humanistic theories explore and theviews of people and personality they present.From your work in Week 2 and the information you have gained in this week’s studies, you should knowthere are profound differences between psychoanalytic theories that perceive people as driven by internalconflicts and humanistic theories that see people in a different—and kinder—light. Yet how do humanistictheories help us understand human behavior and what it means to be human—in mind, body, and spirit? Inthis Assignment, you will analyze the contributions of humanistic theories and the two humanists you havestudied, Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow. You will also consider whether and how those theories alignwith your own thinking about people, particularly in terms of how individuals achieve their potential, andthink about how you might apply humanistic theories in your present relationships and future career.To prepare:Review the information on Rogers and Maslow in this week’s Learning Resources, including themedia selection,Measuring What Makes Life Worthwhile.Consider key contributions by both Rogers and Maslow to humanistic theory.Reflect on your ideas about achieving one’s potential and what represents success to you, includinghow the culture in which you were raised influenced your ideas and any changes in your presentthinking.Consider the theorist, Rogers or Maslow, whose ideas are closest to your own.Consider the role of humanistic theories in guiding your interactions with others, both personally and inyour future profession.Submit by Day 7 of Week 3a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:Analyze the most important contributions to humanistic theory by Maslow and Rogers and explainyour reasoning.Analyze your own process of self-actualization (i.e., achieving personal potential) and comment onhow your ideas about your potential have developed over time. In your answer, explain the concept ofsuccess in the culture in which you were raised and discuss whether your own concept of successaligns with that culture and what has influenced any shifts you have made.Explain how you could use humanistic theories and concepts to help others, both professionally and inyour personal life with family and friends. In your answer, explain which theorist (Maslow or Rogers)you align with most and why.Note:Support the responses within your Assignment with evidence from the assigned LearningResources. Provide a reference list for resources you used for this Assignment.Assignmenthttps://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201710_03/BS...1 of 18/27/2016 2:44 PM