"I believed Ahmad's anxiety and defensiveness are the result of an unrealistic self-image and an inability to take responsibility for her feelings." This statement would most likely have been made by a:

Correct answer: C. humanistic psychologist

  • A. psychodynamic theorist
  • B. Freudian therapist
  • C. humanistic psychologist
  • D. behavioristic theorist

Explanation

The emphasis on an unrealistic self-image and difficulty accepting responsibility for feelings reflects the humanistic focus on self-concept, authenticity, and personal responsibility. Psychodynamic and Freudian explanations would instead stress unconscious conflicts and early experiences.

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