"Generalized anxiety disorder results from repeatedly denying one's true thoughts, emotions, and behaviors." This statement BEST reflects the perspective of:
A) psychodynamic theorists.
B) sociocultural theorists.
C) humanistic theorists.
D) cognitive-behavioral theorists.

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Humanistic theorists, particularly those following Carl Rogers' theories, believe that anxiety and dysfunction stem from conditions of worth imposed by society, leading individuals to deny their true thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This denial prevents people from achieving self-actualization and can result in generalized anxiety disorder.

"Generalized Anxiety Disorder Results from Repeatedly Denying One's True Thoughts