The Extent to Which an Individual Desires to Influence Others

question 27

Multiple Choice

The extent to which an individual desires to influence others is known as the individual's need for:

• A) affiliation.
• B) affection.
• C) power.
• D) conscientiousness.
• E) benevolence.

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Definitions:

Carl Rogers

Carl Rogers was an influential American psychologist and one of the founders of the humanistic approach to psychology, emphasizing empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the client's self-healing process.

Heinz Kohut

A psychoanalyst known for his developments in self psychology, emphasizing the importance of empathy in the therapeutic process.

Theories on Empathy

A set of ideas intended to explain how individuals understand and share the feelings of others, encompassing cognitive and emotional components.

Therapeutic Process

Relates to the sequence of steps or interventions designed to treat mental, emotional, or physical disorders in a therapeutic setting.