The psychoanalytic emphasis on motivation can be contrasted with
A) trait theory.
B) cognitive theory.
C) Rogerian theory.
D) all of the above.

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Psychoanalytic theory focuses on unconscious motivations related to early life experiences and conflicts. In contrast, trait theory emphasizes stable individual characteristics, while cognitive theory examines how thoughts and mental processes influence behavior. Therefore, both trait theory and cognitive theory can be contrasted with the psychoanalytic emphasis on motivation. The answer is not D) all of the above because Rogerian theory, also known as person-centered theory, does not directly address motivation and is not necessarily in opposition to psychoanalytic theory in terms of motivation.

The Psychoanalytic Emphasis on Motivation Can Be Contrasted with