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Behaviourism and the Conditioning of Blame
Behaviourism can help deepen our understanding of how societal systems of reward and punishment condition individuals, shape ego processes, and ultimately entrench a culture of blame.
Behaviourism can help deepen our understanding of how societal systems of reward and punishment condition individuals, shape ego processes, and ultimately entrench a culture of blame.
Carl Rogers, in his person-centred approach to therapy, emphasized the inherent potential for growth within each individual. He believed that individuals possess a natural drive towards self-actualization (Rogers, 1961), a process of becoming the best version of oneself. This drive is rooted in what he called Organismic Processes – the innate, biological tendencies that guide our development and well-being.