Description of Humanism Humanism is a developmental theory that believes that all humans, regardless of their age, race, socioeconomic standing, etc. had the same basic rights as one another. Theorists who accept humanism as true think that all humans are good, or at least have the potential to do good. There are five steps in the hierarchy of needs, but the three that help to explain Johnny’s actions are the need to feel safe, the need to feel loved and included by others, and the need for society to respect you (Berger, 2014).
Integration of Humanism It could be said that Johnny comforted his fellow classmate because in doing so, he was fulfilling the basic human needs that both he and his classmate require. He consoled his friend because his friend needed to feel safe and Johnny new that when he is told, “it’s okay” it makes him feel safe. Johnny could have also been motivated to act in this way because he thinks that in doing so; he will receive love and respect from his classmate and others who view his comforting. Finally, Johnny could have genuinely wanted to help his classmate because it is in his nature as a human to feel compassion for him and the need to do good by