Rogers's theory is said to share themes developed by existentialists. Which of the following is an example of such a theme?
A) Despair associated with failing to live up to one's potential.
B) Fear that one is attracted to the opposite sex parent.
C) Tension associated with struggle between aspects of one's persona.
D) All of the above exemplify themes shared by Rogers and existentialists.

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The theme of despair associated with failing to live up to one's potential is a common theme among existentialists. This is also a theme found in Rogers's theory as he believed that individuals have an innate drive towards self-actualization and the failure to fulfill this drive can result in feelings of dissatisfaction and distress.

B and C are not accurate examples of themes shared by Rogers and existentialists. The fear of attraction to the opposite sex parent is more closely related to Freudian theory and tensions associated with struggle between aspects of one's persona is a theme found in Jungian theory.

Rogers's Theory Is Said to Share Themes Developed by Existentialists