Humanistic – relation to business psych Humanistic perspective is the approach that suggests that all individuals naturally strive to grow, develop, and be in control of their lives and behavior. Psychologists who subscribe to the humanistic perspective emphasize the responsibility people have for their own even when such behavior is seen as abnormal. The humanistic perspective growing out of the work of Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow concentrates on what is uniquely human, viewing people as basically rational, oriented toward a social world, and motivated to seek self actualization (Rogers, 1980) Humanistic approaches focus on the relationship of the individual to society, considering the ways in which people view themselves in relation to others and see their place in the world. The humanistic perspective views people as having an awareness of life and of themselves that leads them to search for meaning and self –worth. Rather than assuming that individuals require a “cure,” the humanistic perspective suggests that they can by and large, set their own limits of what is acceptable behavior. As long as they are not hurting others and do not feel personal distress, people should be free to choose the behaviors in which they engage. Although the humanistic perspective has been criticized for its reliance on unscientific, unverifiable information and its vague, almost philosophical formulations, it offers a distinctive view of abnormal behavior. It stresses the unique aspects of being human and provides a number of important suggestions for helping these with psychological problem. Behavioral – people involved Whereas the neuroscience and psychodynamic approaches look inside the organism to determine the causes of its behavior, the behavioral perspective takes a very different approach. The behavioral perspective grew out of a rejection of psychology’s early emphasis on the inner workings of the mind, suggesting instead that the field should focus on...