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The humanistic perspective emphasized the importance of


A) projective tests.
B) self-determination.
C) reciprocal determinism.
D) factor analysis.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is a common criticism of the humanistic perspective?


A) Its concepts are vague and subjective.
B) The emphasis on the self encourages selfishness in individuals.
C) Humanism fails to appreciate the reality of evil in human behavior.
D) All of these are common criticisms.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Self-actualized people, as described by Maslow, are LEAST likely to be highly


A) compassionate.
B) religious.
C) conforming.
D) self-accepting.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Which personality theorists have been criticized the most for encouraging individual selfishness and self-indulgence?


A) trait theorists
B) social-cognitive theorists
C) psychoanalytic theorists
D) humanistic theorists

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following have been criticized the most for offering concepts that are vague and subjective?


A) trait theorists
B) humanistic theorists
C) social-cognitive theorists
D) terror-management theorists

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Humanistic theorists have been criticized for


A) overestimating the impact of childhood experiences on adult personality.
B) underestimating the inconsistency of behavior from one situation to another.
C) overestimating the degree of similarity among people.
D) underestimating the inherent human capacity for destructive and evil behaviors.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Carl Rogers believed that most people consider themselves worthless and unlovable. What do you consider to be the strengths or weaknesses of his position? Use psychological research findings to support your arguments.

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Humanistic psychology has been most closely associated with an emphasis on the importance of


A) empirically derived tests.
B) reciprocal determinism.
C) a positive self-concept.
D) an external locus of control.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Maslow placed ________ at the base of his hierarchy of needs.


A) cognitive needs
B) social needs
C) bodily needs
D) spiritual needs

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Abraham Maslow suggested that those who fulfill their potential have satisfied the need for


A) reciprocal determinism.
B) an external locus of control.
C) self-actualization.
D) unconditional positive regard.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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