Rotter insisted that an adequate theory of personality must take into consideration the assumption that people
A)are capable of anticipating events.
B)are motivated primarily by drive reduction.
C)are controlled in the same manner as animals.
D)are only motivated by unconscious mental processes.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rotter emphasized the role of anticipatory thinking in shaping behavior and believed that people have the ability to anticipate the consequences of their actions and future events. This suggests that an adequate theory of personality must take into account the assumption that people are capable of anticipating events. Option B is incorrect because Rotter did not believe that drive reduction was the primary motivator of behavior. Option C is also incorrect because Rotter rejected the idea that human behavior is controlled in the same manner as animal behavior. Option D is incorrect because Rotter believed that both conscious and unconscious factors contribute to personality and behavior.

Rotter Insisted That an Adequate Theory of Personality Must Take