Every individual has an intrinsic tendency towards self-realization. Each individual has the tendency and ability to accurately symbolize experiences in awareness. When the need for positive regard and positive self-esteem is satisfied to the highest degree, and the tendencies towards his organism and the accurate symbolization of experiences are fully realized, that individual will be a fully functioning person, with optimal psychological adaptation, complete congruence , competitive openness to experience and complete extensionality. The following are the aspects of a fully functioning person and the final achievement of person-centered therapy that Meng will be able to realize and integrate into a unified whole: (1) Openness to experience Meng was accustomed to not having positive greetings and a 'positive self-esteem, so his experiences were full of negativity (being beaten by his father, disapproval of his academic performance, absenteeism from school, etc.), and he protected himself from escapes and attacks. Having positive regard from others and positive self-esteem,...
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