Dominic is feeling unhappy and unfulfilled at work. Although he earns a high salary and has a secure job as a corporate lawyer, he feels he is failing to realise his true creative potential as an artist. During his childhood, his parents constantly told him they would only be proud of him if he entered a prestigious, high-earning profession. Dominic often feels a deep conflict between who he is now and the person he wishes he could be.
Explain Dominic’s situation using your knowledge of the humanistic approach in psychology. Refer to at least two key concepts in your answer.
Discuss the strengths and limitations of the humanistic approach in psychology.
248 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Approaches in Psychology, covering Learning approaches, Cognitive approach, Biological approach, Psychodynamic approach (A-level only), Humanistic Psychology (A-level only), and Comparison of approaches (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.