With Which Perspective Would a Humanistic Personality Theorist Most Likely

question 32

Multiple Choice

With which perspective would a humanistic personality theorist most likely agree?

• A) Unconscious dynamic forces shape personality throughout the lifespan.
• B) Resolving the past and planning for the future are the primary goals of human endeavors.
• C) The constant battle against feelings of inferiority drives people to become who they are.
• D) The goal of life is personal growth through self-understanding and self-exploration.

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Definitions:

Axis I

A classification in some versions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders that refers to primary clinical symptoms that cause significant impairment.

DSM-IV

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guide for diagnosing mental disorders.

Disorders

Medical or psychological conditions that disrupt normal functioning.

DSM-IV

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guideline used for diagnosing and classifying mental disorders.