What Is the Term for Gordon Allport's Notion That Although

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the term for Gordon Allport's notion that although motives may originate in childhood,they may be maintained or even strengthened in the mature personality because they have become reinforcing or rewarding in their own right?

• A) autonomous ego functioning
• B) the contact hypothesis
• C) relational individuality
• D) functional autonomy of motives

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Definitions:

Clarifying Assumptions

The process of making explicit any taken-for-granted beliefs or premises in communication or decision making.

Minimizing

The act of reducing something to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Listener's Problem

The challenges a listener might face in accurately receiving and interpreting a message due to various factors.

Reassure

To give confidence or remove doubts from someone by providing support or information.