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In the 1960s, a group of psychologists argued that it was time for a “third force” in psychology.  What were
the first two forces that were perceived as inadequate?  What alternate perspective would be taken by the
“third force” in describing human personality?
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The first two forces are psychoanalysis and behaviorism.
Psychoanalysis is viewed as inadequate because it takes a negative, very deterministic view of human nature and focuses on pathology rather than health.
Behaviorism is inadequate because it takes a deterministic and mechanistic view of human nature.

The humanist perspective, the third force, takes a positive, growth-oriented perspective.
It treats humans as having the unique capacity to determine their own actions and futures (free will).
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