Multiple Choice
Which key idea is shared by both Abraham Maslow's and Carl Rogers's theories within the humanist perspective?
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11. Personality
The Humanist Perspective
Multiple Choice
Roberto is a humanistic psychologist. He is most likely to focus on a person's
A
genetic predispositions and biological processes
B
observable behaviors and external reinforcements
C
potential for personal growth and self-actualization
D
unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences
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Identify the main theoretical orientation of Roberto, which is humanistic psychology.
Recall that humanistic psychology emphasizes the individual's potential for personal growth and self-actualization rather than biological or unconscious factors.
Contrast humanistic psychology with other perspectives: biological focuses on genetics and biology, behavioral focuses on observable behaviors and reinforcements, and psychodynamic focuses on unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences.
Understand that humanistic psychologists prioritize subjective experience, free will, and the innate drive toward self-improvement.
Conclude that Roberto, as a humanistic psychologist, is most likely to focus on the potential for personal growth and self-actualization.
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