One Philosophical View Suggests That Children Are "Selfish Egoists" Who

question 139

Multiple Choice

One philosophical view suggests that children are "selfish egoists" who must learn to rechannel their naturally selfish interests into socially desirable outlets.What is this philosophical view, and which psychological theory does it underpin?

• A)Tabula rasa is the philosophical underpinning for psychoanalytic theory.
• B)Original sin is the philosophical underpinning for learning theory.
• C)Original sin is the philosophical underpinning for psychoanalytic theory.
• D)Tabula rasa is the philosophical underpinning for learning theory.

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Definitions:

Broken Chain

Often symbolizes the disruption or loss of continuity, which can refer to broken social bonds, interrupted traditions, or halted progress.

Property Qualification

A historical requirement that individuals must own a certain amount of property or land to enjoy specific rights, such as voting or holding public office.

Petitions Of Slaves

Historical documents or appeals made by enslaved individuals seeking freedom, justice, or improved conditions.

Natural Rights

Fundamental human rights, often seen as universal and inalienable, such as life, liberty, and property, as conceptualized by philosophers like John Locke.