Rogers believed that childhood experiences: a. are unimportant ...

[melina_rosy]

Rogers believed that childhood experiences:
 
  a. are unimportant in determining personality.
  b. determine the personality by age five.
  c. are more important in personality development than are experiences later in life.
  d. have less impact on personality development than do experiences later in life.

Question 2

In Rogers's view of human nature, _____.
 
  a. childhood experiences are more important than experiences later in life
  b. biological forces are more important than social forces
  c. the ultimate goal is the reduction of tension
  d. no aspect of personality is predetermined

[Athena23]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Childhood experiences have some impact on personality development, but experiences later in life have a greater influence. Our present feelings are more vital to our personality than the events of our childhood.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: On the issue of free will versus determinism, Rogers's position is clear. Fully functioning persons have free choice in creating their selves. In other words, no aspect of personality is predetermined for them.

[melina_rosy]

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[AmberC1996]

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