This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Allport believed that in order to understand adult motives, we must study: a. how genetics ... (Read 138 times)

WWatsford

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 539
    • Biology Forums!
Allport believed that in order to understand adult motives, we must study:
 
  a. how genetics affects people.
  c. why people behave as they do at present.
  b. parentchild relationships.
  d. childhood needs and frustrations.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of the functional autonomy of motives?
 
  a. The seed of a tree is not required for its nourishment when the tree is fully grown.
  b. The erratic toilet training of a child causes erratic behavior when the child grows older.
  c. A rat does not respond to reinforcement when it understands the reinforcer's intention.
  d. A therapist is motivated to not judge a client based on his or her choices.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Kjones0604

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: Adult motives cannot be understood by exploring a person's childhood, as Freud believed. The only way to understand adult motives, Allport stressed, is to investigate why people behave as they do today.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Allport offered the example of a tree. It is obvious that the tree's development can be traced back to its seed. Yet when the tree is fully grown, the seed is no longer required as a source of nourishment.




WWatsford

  • Member
  • Posts: 539
Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Excellent


anyusername12131

  • Member
  • Posts: 327
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

Did you know?

Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.

Did you know?

Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.

Did you know?

All patients with hyperparathyroidism will develop osteoporosis. The parathyroid glands maintain blood calcium within the normal range. All patients with this disease will continue to lose calcium from their bones every day, and there is no way to prevent the development of osteoporosis as a result.

Did you know?

Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.

Did you know?

Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library