Asked by Lilliana Estrada on Sep 25, 2024
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Allport believed that present and future behavior can best be explained in terms of
A) functional autonomy.
B) psychosexual conflicts.
C) past behavior.
D) instinctual drives.
Functional Autonomy
A concept in psychology where behaviors that once were driven by specific goals become an end in themselves due to repeated reinforcement.
Psychosexual Conflicts
Internal struggles arising from the sexual stages of development as described by Freud, often leading to personality issues if unresolved.
- Comprehend the significance of present and future behavior in Allport's theory.
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Jonalyn Padillaabout 9 hours ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Allport believed that present and future behavior can best be explained in terms of functional autonomy, which means that behavior can become self-sufficient, independent of any original underlying motives. Therefore, past behavior and instinctual drives may not be the best predictors of future behavior. Psychosexual conflicts, on the other hand, are more related to Freud's theories than Allport's.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the significance of present and future behavior in Allport's theory.