Humanism [Elias and Merriam, 1980]

(A) Human nature is inherently good.

(B) Individuals are essentially free and autonomous within the constraints of heredity, personal history, and environment.

(C) Each person is unique with unlimited potential for growth.

(D) Self-concept plays a key role in influencing development.

(E) Individuals possess an urge towards self-actualization.

(F) Reality is a personally defined construct.

(G) Individuals are responsible to themselves and to others.