Which of the following theories was developed in reaction to the pessimistic and deterministic view of human behaviour by the psychodynamic perspective, and traditional behavioural view that behaviours are a product of the environment?

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The humanistic perspective was developed as a reaction to the pessimistic and deterministic views of the psychodynamic and traditional behavioural perspectives. It emphasizes the individual's free will and capacity for self-actualization, and focuses on personal growth and subjective experience rather than external environmental factors. The biological and cognitive perspectives do not necessarily contrast with the psychodynamic or behavioural perspectives, and the existential perspective deals primarily with individuals' experiences of meaning and purpose in life rather than specifically addressing views of human behaviour.

Which of the Following Theories Was Developed in Reaction to the Pessimistic