In the 1960s,a Group of Psychologists Argued That It Was

question 60

Essay

In the 1960s,a group of psychologists argued that it was time for a "third force" in psychology.What were the first two forces that were perceived as inadequate? What alternate perspective would be taken by the "third force" in describing human personality?

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