While of the following statements would most likely be endorsed by a humanistic psychologist?
A) Because mental events cannot be observed, psychology should restrict its focus to observable, measurable behaviour.
B) We should examine how the mind helps us adapt to a complex and changing world.
C) People are capable of making conscious, rational choices, which can lead to growth and psychological health.
D) Human behaviour is primarily determined by unconscious mental forces and conflicts.

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Humanistic psychology emphasizes the belief that people are capable of making conscious, rational choices and that these choices can lead to growth and psychological health. This view is in contrast to traditional psychoanalytic perspectives that focus on unconscious determinants of behavior (choice D), as well as behaviorism (choice A) which is solely concerned with measurable behavior. While choice B is a valid perspective, it does not capture the unique emphasis of humanistic psychology on individual experience and free will.

While of the Following Statements Would Most Likely Be Endorsed