"We passively let experiences teach us about the world and we let experiences mold our personalities." Which of the following is true regarding this statement?
A) The statement was made by a humanistic psychologist.
B) The statement was made by a social learning theorist.
C) The statement was made by a Gestalt psychologist.
D) Most psychologists would reject this statement.

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The statement suggests a passive role of individuals in their own development, which most psychologists, regardless of their theoretical orientation, would argue against. Psychologists generally believe in some level of active engagement or interaction with the environment in shaping one's understanding of the world and personality development.

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