Rogers's Work in the Field of Psychology Was Influenced by His

question 66

Multiple Choice

Rogers's work in the field of psychology was influenced by his _____ in early childhood.

• A) desire to improve his self-concept
• B) popularity in school
• C) solitude and an insignificant social life
• D) belief that his parents favored him over his siblings

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