Which of the following statements is true of Maslow's views on human nature?
a. He denied the existence of evil in humans.
c. He believed that personality is determined solely by genetic factors.
b. He argued that human nature is basically good, decent, and kind.
d. He argued that people are victims of early childhood experiences.
Question 2In Maslow's view, personality is determined:
a. exclusively by situational forces.
b. solely by genetic factors.
c. by the interaction of heredity and environment.
d. by the interaction of three fundamental elements namely id, ego, and superego.
Question 3According to Maslow, which of the following is a reason why people fail to self-actualize?
a. For many people it may seem easier and safer to accept life as it is rather than seek new challenges.
b. Inadequate education and improper child-rearing practices thwart the drive for self-actualization in adulthood.
c. People may fear that taking action to maximize their potential will lead to new situations with which they may be unable to cope.
d. All of these are correct.
Question 4Maslow used the term _____ to describe people's doubts about their own abilities.
a. the Jonah complex
c. the Electra complex
b. the Cassandra complex
d. the Oedipus complex
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