A river gives the inhabitants a reliable source of water for drinking and agriculture. Additional benefits include fishing, fertile soil due to annual flooding, and ease of transportation. The first great civilizations, such as those in Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt, all grew up in river valleys.
Humanistic philosophy and values reflect a belief in human dignity and science, , this approach allows an psychologist to focus on ways to help improve an individual's self-image or self-actualization.
