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Title: What is a major criticism of the humanistic approach to personality?
Post by: karlynnae on Nov 1, 2021
What is a major criticism of the humanistic approach to personality?
◦ It adopts a deterministic view of personality development.
◦ Many of the core concepts of humanism are inherently vague, subjective, and difficult to measure empirically.
◦ Humanism focuses on the dark side of humanity, with its emphasis on conditions of worth and basic needs.
◦ It explains human nature too well, leaving no room for other perspectives or approaches.
Title: What is a major criticism of the humanistic approach to personality?
Post by: qytan on Nov 1, 2021
Many of the core concepts of humanism are inherently vague, subjective, and difficult to measure empirically.

Title: Re: What is a major criticism of the humanistic approach to personality?
Post by: Arvi Fre on Jun 3, 2023
Thank you