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Which of the following was Allport's argument against Freud's psychoanalysis?
 
  a. People are generally unaware of the forces that motivate them.
  b. There exists a continuum between the normal and the abnormal.
  c. Functional similarities in personality exist between child and adult or animal and human.
  d. Neurotics, children, and animals, should not be compared with normal adults.

Question 2

What did Allport believe was the biggest difference between normal and abnormal people?
 
  a. The abnormal personality functioned at an infantile level.
  b. The study of the abnormal person is more important.
  c. The unconscious is important only in the behavior of normal people.
  d. None of these are correct.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Allport opposed collecting data from abnormal personalities. Whereas Freud saw a continuum between the normal and abnormal, Allport saw a clear distinction. The only proper way to study personality, he believed, was to collect data from emotionally healthy adults. Other populations, such as neurotics, children, and animals, should not be compared with normal adults.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Allport opposed collecting data from abnormal personalities. Whereas Freud saw a continuum between the normal and abnormal, Allport saw a clear distinction. To Allport, the abnormal personality functioned at an infantile level.



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