A Common Criticism of Adler,Freud,and Jung's Theories of Personality Development

question 57

Multiple Choice

A common criticism of Adler,Freud,and Jung's theories of personality development is that

• A)they are filled with unfalsifiable claims.
• B)they overestimate the importance of the conscious mind in personality development.
• C)they underestimate the human capacity for engaging in selfish and destructive actions.
• D)they place too much importance on adolescence and not enough on early childhood experiences.

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Definitions:

Formal Institution

An establishment founded on established laws and organized principles, playing a critical role in society, such as governmental bodies, educational institutions, and corporations.

Culture

The collective beliefs, behaviors, objects, and other characteristics common to the members of a particular group or society.

Ethnocentrism

is the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often leading to prejudice and discrimination against others.

Perspective

A particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.