Which of the following statements is true about humanistic-existential theories?

A. They assume primarily that people strive toward meaning, growth, well-being, happiness, and psychological health.
B. They suggest that there are five main trait dimensions in human personality that serve the function of making certain behaviors likely in some people.
C. They hold that all behaviors are learned through association and its consequences, whether it is reinforced or punished.
D. They argue that the personality people have is shaped by how they think and perceive the world.


Answer: A

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