You attend a lecture by a psychologist who uses terms such as free will and self-actualization. Which psychological perspective is most consistent with the points the psychologist presented?
A) behaviorism
B) humanism
C) functionalism
D) psychodynamics

Question

You attend a lecture by a psychologist who uses terms such as free will and self-actualization. Which psychological perspective is most consistent with the points the psychologist presented?
A) behaviorism 
B) humanism 
C) functionalism
D) psychodynamics

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The terms free will and self-actualization are consistent with the humanistic perspective, which emphasizes an individual's potential for personal growth and self-realization. Behaviorism focuses on observable behavior and its relationship to environmental stimuli, functionalism emphasizes the functions and purpose of mental processes, and psychodynamics focuses on the unconscious and past experiences influencing behavior.

You Attend a Lecture by a Psychologist Who Uses Terms