Module 41

Carl Rogers emphasized that a positive self-concept is promoted by... a) an external locus of control b) unconditional positive regard c) reciprocal determinism d) free association

b) unconditional positive regard

Humanistic psychology has been most closely associated with an emphasis on the importance of.. a) empirically derived tests. b) reciprocal determinism c) a positive self-concept d) an external locus of control

c) a positive self-concept

Abraham Maslow suggested that individuals who are open, spontaneous, and not paralyzed by others' opinions illustrate... a) extraversion b) reaction formation c) self-actualization d) an external locus of control

c) self-actualization

According to Maslow, the desire or identity, meaning, and purpose beyond the self refers to the motive for... a) reciprocal determinism b) the reality principle c) self-transcendence d) unconditional positive regard

c) self-transcendence

Which personality theorists have been critized the most for encouraging individual selfishness and self-indulgence? a) trait theorists b) social-cognitive theorists c) psychoanalytic theorists d) humanistic theorists

d) humanistic theorists

Humanistic theorists have been criticized for.. a) overestimating the impact of childhood experiences on adult personality b) underestimating the inconsistency of behavior from one situation to another c) overestimating the degree of similarity among people d) underestimating the inherent human capacity for destructive and evil behaviors

d) underestimating the inherent human capacity for destructive and evil behaviors