Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the fundamental disagreement between psychoanalysts and humanists regarding human behavior?
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The Humanist Perspective
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A person's capacity for growth and positive qualities are the basis of which psychological perspective?
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Psychoanalytic
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Behavioral
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Cognitive
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Humanistic
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Identify the key concept in the question: it asks about a psychological perspective that emphasizes a person's capacity for growth and positive qualities.
Recall the main focus of each psychological perspective listed: Psychoanalytic focuses on unconscious conflicts, Behavioral on observable behaviors and conditioning, Cognitive on mental processes like thinking and memory.
Understand that the Humanistic perspective centers on individual potential, self-actualization, and positive human qualities.
Match the description in the question (capacity for growth and positive qualities) with the Humanistic perspective, as it uniquely highlights these aspects.
Conclude that the correct answer is the Humanistic perspective because it emphasizes personal growth and inherent goodness.
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