You overhear two psychologists talking about human behaviour. Professor A believes that humans are controlled by inner forces and conflicts while Professor B states that humans are "free-agents" and seek self-actualization. Most likely, Professor A follows the ________ perspective, while Professor B follows the ______ perspective.
A)psychodynamic; humanistic
B)sociobiological; behavioural
C)sociocultural; cognitive
D)humanistic; functionalist
E)behavioural; cognitive

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Professor A's view aligns with the psychodynamic perspective, which emphasizes internal conflicts and unconscious forces, originally proposed by Freud. Professor B's view aligns with the humanistic perspective, which focuses on free will, self-actualization, and human potential, as advocated by theorists like Maslow and Rogers.

You Overhear Two Psychologists Talking About Human Behaviour