Third Force Psychology
This has really been the blog post and part of the year that I’ve been looking forward to all semester after first looking over the syllabus. Humanistic Psychology is the branch of psychology that I have been most interested in learning about. Carl Rogers’ Client Centered Therapy approach was completely unheard of at the time, and his approach even became its own school of thought. Maslow and Rogers work has greatly contributed to the Psychology field and their humanistic view of therapy puts more emphasis on the fact that the client knows themselves best, and they are capable of revealing their problems themselves if in the right environment. With the switched emphasis on the individual (self-actualization, creativity, individuality), third force psychology offers a more optimistic outlook regarding the client and their personal, mental and psychological growth throughout therapy. As for me, someone who has experienced being in therapy first hand, the client-therapist relationship is very important as well as the environment that is formed. When I first read about humanistic psychology I could relate to it because I felt as if that was the type of therapy that I experienced and received much help from. I am an advocate of this style of therapy, and I believe that it is directly on point with its style and direction throughout the course of therapy.
Josh Marshall on Blog post number 6
12:31 pm, 04.24.13
I like this post, plain and simple. You took a very interesting angle in your approach to this topic and I think that it is very well presented. How often growing up did we make decisions based on what we knew our parents wanted for us, rather than what we wanted for ourselves? I think you are exactly right when you say that many parents want to program their children to be what they want them to be, thus hindering the “true potential” of their child. Great post Bobby, I greatly enjoyed reading it. Aryup!
Josh Marshall on Third Force Psychology
12:24 pm, 04.24.13
I like your take on third force psychology. This is a very descriptive and easy to read manual for what humanistic psychology is all about and how it relates and works with the other two schools of psychology. Very well thought out and well written!
Josh Marshall on Psychoanalytic thinking
1:33 pm, 04.12.13
I really enjoyed reading your thoughts on our “sinful nature”. Although I am also a big fan of spiderman (really the reason I began to read your post), I mostly enjoyed your take on how our shadow self basically is what we have dubbed our sinful nature. It’s our struggle of being earthly beings with a heavenly purpose. I really do not see it as an extreme example as much as I see it as an example of the reality in which we live in. Thanks for your thoughts!
Josh Marshall on Blog 5: Psychoanalytic Theory
1:23 pm, 04.12.13
This is a very intriguing observation. Even as a guy who has often been dragged into watching this chick flick (I have to say this for manhood purposes), I must say I have seen it multiple times and never would have realized the connection between the characters and the archetypes that they are associated with. Great observation, and great application to psychoanalytic thought!
Josh Marshall on Behaviorist Principles in Advertising
3:44 pm, 04.02.13
Very interesting take on the effects on consumers through behaviorism in the media. I couldn’t agree more that we are most easily manipulated through our emotions and that marketers have become increasingly successful at discovering new angles at which they can attack the emotions and essentially the wallets of consumers. Unfortunately, most advertisements are used for personal gain rather than the helping a person or cause that needs it. Great post, thanks for sharing.
Josh Marshall on Blog #3
10:35 pm, 03.05.13
I like how you point out the fact that there is so little we actually understand the overall concept of evolution. There is so much more out there to be found than what we know or are aware of, and I agree that the research done through evolutionary psychology could help us to define some big issues in our lifetime. However, I also agree that the importance of this “branch” of psychology is minimal in comparison to others. Also, very good observation about the dogs and how they are able to learn human responses and how to react on them. I had not previously thought of that, and found this entire post to be interesting and informational. Thanks for sharing.
Josh Marshall on Blog Post #3
10:22 pm, 03.05.13
I thought your post was very well thought out. I agree in the sense that I personally do not fully agree with evolutionary psychology, but at the same time, you have to respect the progress that mankind has made as far as adapting to what has been made available to us. I also think that our behaviors and thoughts are results of what we encounter that forms our ideals and beliefs. Although our ancestors may have contributed to certain areas of our development, I do not think that they can be directly linked to how we behave and or think. Well done, I couldn’t agree more!
Josh Marshall on Blog Post Number 2
2:30 pm, 01.31.13
Very interesting take on the contrasts of conversation styles of the Greeks and modern day humans. I think that it is safe to say that communication has evolved drastically away from that of theory and reasoning and has been directed more towards relational matters. You bring up a great point in saying that the things that they would indulge in deep conversation about is easily accessible by our fingertips on the internet. With so much time that has passed between then and now, we are rich with answers to virtually almost any question that may be asked, because of our resources.
Josh Marshall on Blog #2
2:08 pm, 01.31.13
Well said! The correlation between gladiators and modern day sports are very similar. Granted the stakes were much higher for the gladiators, but the “kill or be killed” mindset is still prevalent in current sports. The gladiators fought for their lives, and football players play for a living. They are different, but are still the same basic concept of it being a lifestyle of survival.
I thought this was very well thought out and that you put it into an interesting perspective. Thanks for sharing!
Josh Marshall on The Good Life
12:14 pm, 01.21.13
Casey,
I like the fact that your took a more religious view to this question. It is one thing that I am personally greatly looking forward to as well. This world is corrupted with sin and pain almost everywhere we look. Whether it is chronic illness, emotional, or mental pain, we are surrounded by it. The fact that Jesus was so willing to come to earth and die for you and for me so that one day we might get a chance to live the “good life” continues to astound me. Yes indeed, what a good life we have inherited from our Lord and Savior!