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:

Representativeness

A heuristic in which individuals categorize a situation based on the extent to which it resembles, or is representative of, a stereotypical case.

Availability

The ease with which a particular idea or concept can be brought to mind by an individual.

Belief Perseverance

The tendency to maintain one's beliefs even in the face of evidence that contradicts them.

Evidence

Information or facts that are used to support a conclusion, hypothesis, or claim.