Humanistic Psychology Was Called the "Third Force" Because It

question 72

Multiple Choice

Humanistic psychology was called the "third force" because it:

• A) provided an alternative viewpoint to the two approaches that were dominant at the time, behaviorism and psychoanalysis.
• B) was based upon the belief that there were three forces that motivated all human behavior.
• C) proposed that there were three methods that could be used to scientifically study human behavior.
• D) was composed of three separate branches, or schools.

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Definitions:

Crisis Situation

A critical, unstable period or state of affairs in which a decisive change is impending, often with the possibility of a highly undesirable outcome.

Minors

Individuals under the age of legal adulthood, typically unable to make certain legal decisions for themselves and subject to parental or guardian control.

Cognitive Restructuring

Cognitive restructuring is a psychological technique aimed at identifying and changing irrational or maladaptive thoughts and beliefs, often used in cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Self-Awareness

Involves being conscious of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.