In Allport's theory, past events are:
a. important, because they continue to dominate behavior.
b. unimportant, because they are no longer active.
c. at the core of motivation.
d. second in importance to instincts.
ANS: B
FEEDBACK: According to Allport, whatever happened in the past is exactly that: past. It is no longer active and does not explain adult behavior unless it exists as a current motivating force.
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