Asked by amisha bangarh on Sep 25, 2024
With regard to historical determinism,Allport believed a person is
A) motivated by the power of the unconscious.
B) not in control of the many forces that motivate them.
C) pathological by nature and genetics.
D) not a prisoner of childhood conflicts and past experiences.
Historical Determinism
A theory that suggests historical events are determined by existing conditions and processes rather than being influenced by individual actions or chance.
Unconscious
Part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires beyond the reach of conscious awareness, significantly influencing behavior and decisions.
Pathological
Pertaining to or caused by disease; describing behaviors or conditions that are extreme, abnormal, or harmful.
- Distinguish between Allport’s perspective and Freud's psychoanalytic theory.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between Allport’s perspective and Freud's psychoanalytic theory.