Asked by James Uprety on Sep 25, 2024
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All of the following are criticisms of Kelly's theory except which?
A) It omits motivation and emotion.
B) It is based on an unrepresentative sample.
C) The concept of the unconscious lacks empirical support.
D) The rational image of human nature does not coincide with reality.
Unrepresentative Sample
Refers to a subset of a population that does not accurately reflect the demographics or characteristics of the whole population.
Rational Image
A coherent and logical mental representation or concept.
Empirical Support
Refers to evidence that is based on observation, experience, or experiments rather than theory alone.
- Recognize the critiques of Kelly's theory and understand their consequences for the emotional versus rational dimensions of human behavior.
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pablo aguayo2 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Kelly's theory, known as Personal Construct Psychology, does not heavily focus on the concept of the unconscious, which is more associated with psychoanalytic theories such as Freud's. Therefore, criticism C is not applicable to Kelly's theory.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the critiques of Kelly's theory and understand their consequences for the emotional versus rational dimensions of human behavior.