In Humanistic Theory, the Innate Tendency to Strive to Realize

question 40

Multiple Choice

In humanistic theory, the innate tendency to strive to realize one's potential, or to be all one can be, is termed

• A) the power illusion.
• B) self-efficacy.
• C) self-aggrandizement.
• D) self-actualization.

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Definitions:

Hostility and Aggression

Feelings and acts of antagonism, anger, or violence towards others, often stemming from frustration or perceived threats.

Emitted Responses

Refers to voluntary or involuntary reactions or behaviors produced by an organism in response to a specific stimulus or environment.

Operant Behavior

A behavioral concept that involves an organism's actions being influenced by the consequences that follow, as described in operant conditioning.

Reinforcement

In behaviorist psychology, it refers to any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior by delivering a reward or removing an unpleasant stimulus.