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EPPP Psychology

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Carl Rogers, a humanist psychologist, developed a theory of the self-based on nineteen original propositions. Which of the following statements is not in line with those propositions?
  1. Psychological tension arises from denying awareness of sensory experiences.
  2. Emotion facilitates goal-oriented behavior.
  3. Individuals are surrounded by a phenomenal field that makes up their reality.
  4. Individuals must strive to inject meaning into their perceptual field.
Explanation
Answer: D - Rogers did not believe that the experiences and awareness of individuals were without meaning; that is a more existentialist approach to psychology. His theory focuses on the connection between the self, experiences, connection with the outside reality, and the way one interprets those experiences.
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