Which of the following is the most accurate description of the humanistic approach to personality development?

A. The humanistic approach underscores the active role that individuals play in their own personal growth.
B. The humanistic approach assumes that people require motivation from personal relationships to fulfill their natural potential.
C. The humanistic approach stresses the importance of people meeting physiological needs for optimum development.
D. The humanistic approach emphasizes how one's personality is shaped by outside factors such as genetics and environment.


Answer: A

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