Author Question: Allport's theory presents a pessimistic view of adults who are out of control of their lives, ... (Read 31 times)

wenmo · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Allport's theory presents a pessimistic view of adults who are out of control of their lives, irrationally attending to past situations, with no plans for the future, while being inactive in finding their identity.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Allport's conception of functional autonomy and independence holds that emotionally healthy adults are not tied to or driven by childhood motives or conflicts.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
FEEDBACK: Allport's view of functional autonomy and personality development holds that emotionally healthy adults are not tied to or driven by childhood conflicts. Thus, his theory presents an optimistic view of adults in conscious control of their lives, rationally attending to current situations, planning for the future, and actively fashioning an identity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
FEEDBACK: Allport's view of functional autonomy and personality development holds that emotionally healthy adults are not tied to or driven by childhood conflicts. Thus, his theory presents an optimistic view of adults in conscious control of their lives, rationally attending to current situations, planning for the future, and actively fashioning an identity.