According to Cattell's view, which of the following is a necessary goal in life?

a. Self-actualization
c. Tension reduction
b. Fullest development of all factors
d. None of these are correct.


ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Cattell's definition of personality gives us clues about his view of human nature. He did not propose any ultimate or necessary goal that dominates behavior, no drive for self-actualization to pull us toward the future, no psychosexual conflicts to push us from the past.

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