Allport is often considered to be one of the first psychologists to:
a. reflect on childhood trauma.
b. emphasize the importance of human needs.
c. bring humanistic values to the field.
d. study the behavioral characteristics of animals.
ANS: C
FEEDBACK: Allport is often considered to be one of the first psychologists to bring humanistic values and concerns to the field. Interest in Allport's work has been revived recently as part of the current focus on personality traits, which is providing empirical support for some of his ideas.
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