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Unit 7 – Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
Topic 7.8
How does existential psychology challenge traditional humanistic theories?
Existential psychology aligns perfectly with all humanistic views without any discrepancies.
It proposes that behavior is driven solely by unconscious desires, not conscious choices.
It rejects the idea of individual potential and focuses instead on predetermined traits.
It emphasizes individual responsibility and choice in creating meaning, even amidst suffering.
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