Which Early Theory of Personality Development Stands Most Strongly on Scientific

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which early theory of personality development stands most strongly on scientific footing?

• A)Behaviourism
• B)Gestalt
• C)Humanistic-existential
• D)Psychoanalytic/psychodynamic

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