Which of the Following Is a Common Criticism of the Humanistic

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common criticism of the humanistic perspective?

• A) Its concepts are vague and subjective.
• B) The emphasis on the self encourages selfishness in individuals.
• C) Humanism fails to appreciate the reality of evil in human behavior.
• D) All of these are common criticisms.

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Definitions:

Superego

Represents one of the three components of the mind in Freudian psychoanalytic theory, acting as the moral conscience that incorporates the values and norms of society.

Id

In Freudian psychoanalysis, the part of the mind in which innate instinctive impulses and primary processes are manifest.

Ego

In psychology, a component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory that mediates between the desires of the id, the demands of the super-ego, and the realities of the external world.

Archetype

A universally recognized symbol or character that transcends time and culture, often found in myths, stories, and dreams.