Which of the following is is sometimes called a "third force" that developed as a reaction against the pessimism of Freudian theories and the mechanical nature of learning theories?
A)psychodynamic theory
B)behaviorism
C)humanism
D)personality type theory

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Humanism is a school of psychology that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s as a reaction against the prevailing psychoanalytic and behaviorist theories. It emphasizes the uniqueness and potential of human beings and stresses the importance of subjective experience and personal growth. It is sometimes referred to as the "third force" in psychology, after behaviorism and psychoanalysis.

Which of the Following Is Is Sometimes Called a "Third