According to the humanists, when people have a mission to fulfill in life or some problem outside of themselves to pursue, such as those pursued by Albert Schweitzer and Mother Teresa, they are exhibiting
A) autonomy.
B) spontaneity.
C) an efficient perception of reality.
D) task centering.

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Task centering refers to the ability to focus on a particular goal or task and work towards it effectively. The examples of Albert Schweitzer and Mother Teresa given in the question illustrate individuals who had a clear mission or problem to solve outside of themselves, and worked towards that goal with focus and determination. This is an example of task centering. Autonomy, spontaneity, and an efficient perception of reality may also be important aspects of humanistic psychology, but they do not directly relate to the examples or concept described in this question.

According to the Humanists, When People Have a Mission to Fulfill