In the 1960s, a group of psychologists argued that it was time for a "third force" in psychology. What were the first two forces that were perceived as inadequate in explaining human behavior?
What alternate perspective would be taken by the "third force" in describing human personality?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
• The first two forces are psychoanalysis and behaviorism.
• The humanist perspective, the third force, takes a positive, growth-oriented perspective.
• It treats humans as having the unique capacity to determine their own actions and futures (free will).
You might also like to view...
In one study introverts found themselves ________ mood when the experimenter instructed them to act more extraverted
A. in the same B. in a better C. in a sour D. more sad in
Agoraphobia is an extreme fear of water, to the degree that it interferes with normal adaptive functioning
a. true b. false
Medical problems occurring as a result of treatment by medical professionals
are called a. symbiotic b. iatrogenic c. diathesis d. synergistic e. parsimonious
Jacob's parents have high standards and strict rules that his parents expect to be obeyed without question and with total obedience. Jacob has ______________parents.
A. authoritarian B. authoritative C. permissive-indulgent D. permissive-neglectful