Theorists within the psychodynamic tradition would agree that ________
a. humans are rational decision makers.
b. personality development is smooth and continuous.
c. psychologists need to rely on objective rather than subjective methods.
d. adult personalities and ongoing problems are formed primarily by experiences in early childhood.
Answer: d
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