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Unit 7 – Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
Topic 7.8
How does existential psychology challenge traditional humanistic theories?
It emphasizes individual responsibility and choice in creating meaning, even amidst suffering.
It proposes that behavior is driven solely by unconscious desires, not conscious choices.
Existential psychology aligns perfectly with all humanistic views without any discrepancies.
It rejects the idea of individual potential and focuses instead on predetermined traits.
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