“Movement away from defensive destructiveness and towards greater social responsibility is a characteristic of this [actualising] tendency. The political implication of this position is that we do not need to be controlled by authority. We, individually and collectively, not only have the right to self-determination and group determination but, given the necessary conditions, can be trusted to use our power responsibly.” PoliticsPowerSocial ResponsibilityAutonomyPersonal ResponsibilityPerson CentredCarl RogersActualising Tendency Book:Person-Centred Practice: The BAPCA Reader Source: Person-Centred Practice: The BAPCA Reader