On Actualizing Person-Centered Theory: A Critique of Textbook Treatments of Rogers' Motivational Constructs.

Ford, J. Guthrie

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Publication Date: 1989

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On Actualizing Person-Centered Theory: A Critique of Textbook Treatments of Rogers' Motivational Constructs.

Ford, J. Guthrie

Teaching of Psychology, v16 n1 p30-31 Feb 1989

Gives an historical overview of Rogerian motivational constructs of actualization and self actualization. Reports the results of a survey of introductory textbooks relative to their treatment of Rogers' thinking. Suggests that individuals who wish to create a Rogerian presentation should incorporate the congruence/incongruence concept. (KO)

Descriptors: Congruence (Psychology), Motivation, Self Actualization, Social Psychology, Surveys, Textbook Content, Textbook Research

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Language: English

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