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Which of the following is a common critique of the humanistic approach in contrast to the psychodynamic perspective, specifically regarding humanism's assertion that people are inherently good?
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11. Personality
The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality
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According to the psychodynamic perspective on personality, which of the following statements best reflects its view on the development of personality?
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Personality is shaped exclusively by current environmental reinforcements and punishments.
B
Genetic inheritance is the sole determinant of personality traits.
C
Role models and observational learning are the main factors shaping personality.
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Unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences are primary influences on personality development.
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Understand that the psychodynamic perspective on personality, originally developed by Freud, emphasizes the role of unconscious processes and early childhood experiences in shaping personality.
Recognize that this perspective suggests personality development is largely influenced by internal conflicts that occur beneath conscious awareness, often rooted in early life stages.
Compare the given options to identify which aligns with this view: options focusing on environmental reinforcements, genetics, or observational learning do not capture the psychodynamic emphasis on unconscious conflicts.
Note that the correct statement highlights unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences as primary influences, which is central to the psychodynamic theory.
Conclude that the psychodynamic perspective views personality as emerging from the dynamic interplay of unconscious drives and early developmental events, rather than solely from external or genetic factors.
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