Which of the following is NOT a key assumption shared by psychodynamic theories?
A) Mental representations of the self and others shape how the individual acts.
B) When basic needs for love are met, human beings seek to achieve their fullest potential.
C) Unconscious thoughts, memories, and emotions operate simultaneously and are major influences on our behavior.
D) Personality takes shape in early childhood and children learn to regulate their emotions during this period of development.

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This assumption is more closely associated with humanistic theories, such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs, rather than psychoanalytic or psychodynamic theories. The other three assumptions, on the other hand, are core components of psychodynamic theories.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Key Assumption Shared