Carter Believes That People Are Basically Good and That Each

question 117

Multiple Choice

Carter believes that people are basically good and that each person will naturally strive to fulfill his or her unique potential. Carter's beliefs reflect the _____ perspective of personality.

• A) trait
• B) social cognitive
• C) psychoanalytic
• D) humanistic

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