AP PSYCHOLOGY

PERSONALITY

PSYCHODYNAMIC THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Critics of the humanistic theory of personality would agree with which of the following statements?
A
theory promotes self love and narcissism
B
theory is pessimistic about human nature
C
theory ignores nuances of personality
D
theory promotes unconscious behavior
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One major criticism of humanistic psychology is that its concepts are too vague. Critics argue that subjective ideas such as authentic and real experiences are difficult to objectify; an experience that is real for one individual may not be real for another person.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Humanistic Theory of Personality states that people are intrinsically good, with an innate drive to make themselves better. The Humanistic theory is built on the premise of a person’s self-concept, consisting of their real self and their ideal self.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to Carl Rogers’ humanistic approach to personality, which of the following statements is TRUE? People develop a need for positive regard that reflects the desire to be loved and respected.

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