Humanistic Psychology| Psychology of Subjective Experience Part 1 | Maslow’s Needs | DU BA Psych

Welcome back to Lowkey Psychologist! In this lecture, we begin Unit 4 – Psychology of Subjective Experience (Part 1) under Development of Psychological Thought (DOPT) for DU BA Psychology Semester 3. This unit marks a major shift in psychology — from focusing on pathology, behaviour, and unconscious conflict to human potential, meaning, and subjective experience. We explore the core tenets of Humanistic Psychology and Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. 🌟 Topics Covered in This Video 1. What is Psychology of Subjective Experience? ✔ Focus on lived experience, meaning, and personal reality ✔ Rejection of reductionism and determinism ✔ Emphasis on conscious experience and choice 2. Humanistic Psychology: Core Tenets ✔ Psychology as a “third force” ✔ Holistic view of the person ✔ Free will and personal agency ✔ Innate tendency toward growth and self-actualisation ✔ Importance of subjective experience ✔ Authenticity and personal meaning ✔ Emphasis on mental health, not just mental illness 3. Abraham Maslow ✔ Background and humanistic orientation ✔ Motivation as need-based growth 4. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs ✔ Physiological needs ✔ Safety needs ✔ Love and belongingness ✔ Esteem needs ✔ Self-actualisation ✔ Characteristics of self-actualised individuals ✔ Deficiency needs vs. growth needs 📘 Why This Matters Humanistic psychology redefined psychology by focusing on human strengths, values, and possibilities. Maslow’s theory continues to influence: Education Therapy Organisational psychology Personal development A highly important exam topic in DU BA Psychology. 🎓 Best For DU BA (Hons) Psychology Semester 3 Students studying DOPT UPSC Psychology optional Anyone interested in humanistic psychology 📝 Want Notes? Comment “NOTES” to get the PDF for this unit. 🔔 Subscribe for More Psychology Lectures Your support helps the channel grow ❤️ #HumanisticPsychology #Maslow #SubjectiveExperience #DUPsychology #LowkeyPsychologist