Question

the major criticism that humanistic personality theorists have against both psychodynamic and behavioral theories of personality is that both of those theories group of answer choices are unsupported by scientific or empirical evidence. are unrealistically optimistic about human behavior. are dehumanizing. focus on the unconscious.

Answer 1

Humanistic personality theorists criticize psychodynamic and behavioral theories for lacking scientific evidence and failing to recognize human potential for personal growth.

• The major criticism that humanistic personality theorists have against both psychodynamic and behavioral theories of personality is that both of those theories are unsupported by scientific or empirical evidence.
• Humanistic psychologists believe that these theories do not recognize the depth and meaning of human experience and fail to acknowledge the innate capacity for self-directed change and personal growth.