Bea went to college because she was expected to do so: her parents had, she was smart, and her teachers encouraged her. She took courses that interested her and wanted to major in studio art. Her father urged her to choose a "practical" major, like economics, in which she had some experience but no interest. Her mother encouraged her to study what she liked, saying that she'd probably get married and wouldn't work that long. Bea was torn between the cost of education and the chances of supporting herself as an artist, but chose to major in studio art. According to Carl Rogers' theories, which best describes the process underlying Bea's behavior?

A. She upheld her actualizing tendency.
B. She acted on her self-concept.
C. She was true to her organismic valuing system.
D. She acted on her external locus of control.


Answer: C

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