Marcus's parents are concerned about his obsessive online gaming. He is an insecure teenager who has low self-esteem. Marcus only feels worthy when he achieves high scores or receives praise from his online gaming guildmates. He feels a sense of belonging when he is logged into the game but feels rejected and lonely in person at school. Marcus's parents worry that his constant need for online approval is holding him back from fulfilling his potential in his schoolwork and real-world relationships.
Outline and evaluate the humanistic approach in psychology. Refer to Marcus's behaviour in your answer.
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