Imagine that the editor of your local newspaper writes a column supporting a reduction in government intervention with more rights for individual citizens.The editor bases this argument on the assumption that people are rational beings who will fulfill their maximum potential as long as others do not infringe on their basic human needs.Which psychological perspective do this editor's views reflect

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The editor's argument that people have the potential to fulfill their maximum potential reflects the humanistic perspective, which emphasizes individual growth and self-actualization. The belief that individuals should have more rights and less government intervention is also consistent with humanistic values of individual freedom and autonomy.

Imagine That the Editor of Your Local Newspaper Writes a Column