Focusing on the extent to which personality is influenced by motives outside of our own awareness is most relevant to the ________ perspective.
A) neuroscience
B) behavioral
C) psychodynamic
D) social-cultural

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The psychodynamic perspective, developed by Sigmund Freud, emphasizes the role of unconscious motives and conflicts in shaping personality. This perspective suggests that our behavior is influenced by hidden unconscious thoughts and desires that are often in conflict with our conscious thoughts and desires. Therefore, the extent to which personality is influenced by motives outside of our awareness is most relevant to the psychodynamic perspective.

Focusing on the Extent to Which Personality Is Influenced by Motives