"Any acquired system of motivation in which the tensions involved are not of the same kind as the antecedent tensions from which the acquired system developed" is Allport's definition of
A)an open system.
B)the proprium.
C)functional autonomy.
D)idiographic science.

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Allport's definition of functional autonomy refers to a system of motivation that has been acquired over time and is independent of the original antecedent tensions that first sparked the behavior or motivation. This means that the system of motivation now operates on its own, without being directly connected to the original cause or source. Option A (open system) is not a term associated with Allport's definition. Option B (the proprium) refers to Allport's concept of the self, but is not the correct answer for this question. Option D (idiographic science) refers to a scientific approach that focuses on the study of individual cases or unique individuals, rather than generalizing findings across groups.

"Any Acquired System of Motivation in Which the Tensions Involved