How do traditional Western psychological theories compare to those of transpersonal practitioners in terms of human psychological and social development?

a. Western psychology usually focuses on whether or not a person is happy. This is not a goal of transpersonal psychology.
b. Western psychology usually stops at the stage of the mature, well-defended ego.
c. There is no difference.
d. Western psychology focuses on training clients in compassion, insight, and joy, issues that are not addressed by transpersonal models.
e. Transpersonal psychology usually stops at the stage of mature, well-defended ego.


Answer: b

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