Kelly's theory has been criticized because it:
a. projects a pessimistic view of human nature.
b. focuses exclusively on the intellectual and rational aspects of human functioning.
c. focuses exclusively on the emotional aspects of human functioning.
d. was based on an inconsistent mode of data collection from his subjects.
ANS: B
FEEDBACK: Kelly's system has been criticized on several points. It focuses on intellectual and rational aspects of human functioning to the exclusion of emotional aspects.
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