Shelly Says, "I Think That Everyone Has an Inherent Tendency

question 32

Multiple Choice

Shelly says, "I think that everyone has an inherent tendency to strive toward their full potential. It shows in our creativity and delight in discovering new things." Shelly's thoughts illustrate ____.

• A) Maslow's term "self-actualization"
• B) Thorndike's principle "the law of effect"
• C) Freud's view of unconscious influences on our development
• D) Ellis's concept of rational beliefs

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Definitions:

Internal Attribution

The tendency to explain someone's behavior based on internal characteristics, such as personality, rather than external circumstances.

Generous Person

An individual characterized by a readiness to give more of something, as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or another's behavior to external factors or situations beyond one's control.

Consensus Information

Information agreed upon by a group, often used in decision-making or predictions.