The existential and humanistic approaches differ from one another in that the existentialists emphasize ____.
A) the need for society to control and restrict the antisocial impulses of individuals
B) responsibility to society as well as personal responsibility
C) the importance of the therapist's interpretation of the client's difficulties in life
D) optimism

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Existentialists emphasize personal responsibility and the individual's responsibility to society, distinguishing their approach from humanistic psychology, which focuses more on personal growth and self-actualization.

The Existential and Humanistic Approaches Differ from One Another in That