Which of the Following Is NOT a Strength of the Humanistic

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a strength of the humanistic theory of personality?

• A) being useful in counseling and psychotherapy
• B) encouraging people to seek greater self-awareness and personal growth
• C) rigorously testing and verifying their ideas and providing a good framework for personality research
• D) giving attention to the positive dimensions of personality

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Definitions:

Bender Gestalt II

A psychological assessment tool used to evaluate visual-motor functioning and developmental disorders through the copying of simple designs.

Developmental Delays

A noticeable lag in a child's physical, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, or social development, compared to normative milestones.

Compulsive Behavior

Actions performed repeatedly due to an irresistible urge, often without rational motivation.

MMPI

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, a comprehensive psychological test that assesses personality traits and psychopathology.