Which of the Following Is NOT a Key Assumption Shared

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a key assumption shared by psychodynamic theories?

• A) Mental representations of the self and others shape how the individual acts.
• B) When basic needs for love are met, human beings seek to achieve their fullest potential.
• C) Unconscious thoughts, memories, and emotions operate simultaneously and are major influences on our behavior.
• D) Personality takes shape in early childhood and children learn to regulate their emotions during this period of development.

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