Humanistic psychologists emphasize the importance of congruence for psychological well-being.
Congruence means...
having a match or alignment between the self-concept and the ideal self.
experiencing warmth and acceptance from parents with no conditions attached.
exercising free will to master one's environment.
employing defense mechanisms to protect the conscious ego.
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