Humanistic Theories: Personality and Human Potential Humanistic psychology, developed in the mid-20th century by figures such as Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers, focused the spotlight on ...

Many theories have been proposed to describe and explain human personality. Four of the most prominent are the psychoanalytic, humanistic, trait, and social-cognitive perspectives. One important ...

and psychodynamic theory that emphasis the role of unconscious thoughts and early childhood experiences in shaping personality. Humanistic theories highlight how personal growth and the pursuit of ...