Asked by Mohammad ammaireh on Sep 25, 2024
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Allport's concept of adulthood differed from previous views in picturing us as
A) doomed to struggle endlessly with unconscious conflicts.
B) not prisoners of childhood.
C) locked into the traits we developed in childhood.
D) more irrational than rational in most of our behavior.
Adulthood
A phase of life characterized by fully developed physical growth, maturity, and the assumption of adult roles and responsibilities.
Unconscious Conflicts
Internal struggles in the mind that occur without conscious awareness, often stemming from repressed feelings or desires.
- Examine the perspectives of Allport on the essence of human nature and the formation of personality.
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Paula Marie3 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Allport's concept of adulthood differed from previous views by presenting adulthood as not being a continuation of childhood. Allport believed that individuals were not prisoners of childhood and had the potential to develop new traits and characteristics throughout their lives.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the perspectives of Allport on the essence of human nature and the formation of personality.