Asked by That Best Gamer 4 Life on Sep 28, 2024
On which theory is the TAT based?
A) Murray's theory of unconscious drives, which states that we are driven by our unmet sexual desires
B) Taylor's relation model, which says our unmet relational needs drive our behaviors
C) Murray's need-press personality theory, which states that people are driven by their internal desires (needs) or by external stimuli (press)
D) Jung's psychological types, which states that our way of being in the world is based on our innate alliance to one of a number of psychological types
Murray's Theory
A theory of personality developed by Henry Murray, focusing on human needs and the interplay between them, the environment, and one's history.
Unconscious Drives
Motivations for behavior that a person is not aware of, which are believed to stem from hidden or suppressed desires and conflicts.
Need-Press Personality Theory
A psychological framework that suggests an individual's personality is formed by the interaction between their personal needs and the demands or pressures of their environment.
- Differentiate among various theories of personality and their impact on psychological evaluations.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among various theories of personality and their impact on psychological evaluations.