In contrast to sigmund freud's pessimistic view of people as being motivated by sexual and destructive instincts, the theory of personality generally emphasizes the inherent goodness of people, human potential, self-actualization, the self-concept, and healthy personality development.

Humanistic psychology

This is an approach to psychology that emphasizes on the good side of humanity and allows people to focus on how to improve their lives through a positive approach to self-actualize. It differs from Sigmund’s approach which considers humans as endowed with destructive instincts