Can anyone please explain to me the Humanistic and Cognitive areas of Psychology?
In humanistic psychology, the environment and other outside forces serve as a background to our own internal growth–human nature is described as evolving and self-directed. The humanistic approach emphasizes how each person is unique and has a self-concept and potential to develop fully, and how this potential for personal growth and development can lead to a more satisfying life. Cognitive psychology focuses on how we process, store, retrieve, and use information. And how this information influences our thinking, language, problem solving, and creativity. In this form of psychology, behavior is believed to be more than a simple response to stimulus; it is influenced by a variety of mental processes, including perceptions, memories, and expectations.
