Allport's theory presents a pessimistic view of adults who are out of control of their lives, irrationally attending to past situations, with no plans for the future, while being inactive in finding their identity
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
FEEDBACK: Allport's view of functional autonomy and personality development holds that emotionally healthy adults are not tied to or driven by childhood conflicts. Thus, his theory presents an optimistic view of adults in conscious control of their lives, rationally attending to current situations, planning for the future, and actively fashioning an identity.
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