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WWatsford · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

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.

Kjones0604 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

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.