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Mr A is very good at discriminating between progressive and regressive ways of behaviour. His choices are clearly perceived by him and adequately symbolised.
According to Rogers, these are the characteristics of which of the following?
A. Individual tendency towards 'growth'
B. Tendency to 'self actualise'
C. His constructive creativity
D. His self-affirmation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is
B only

Rogers' Self-Actualizing Tendency Explained

Carl Rogers' theory emphasizes the self-actualizing tendency, an innate motivational drive present in all individuals to grow, develop, and fulfill their unique potential.

Behavior Discrimination and Self-Awareness

Mr. A's ability to discriminate between progressive (growth-enhancing) and regressive (growth-inhibiting) behaviors reflects what Rogers called the organismic valuing process. This means he intuitively assesses experiences based on whether they contribute to his growth.

His clear perception and adequate symbolization of his choices indicate a high degree of self-awareness. He understands his internal states and the implications of his actions.

Connecting Traits to Self-Actualization

These capabilities – the drive towards growth and the clarity of self-perception – are fundamental characteristics of the tendency to self-actualize. It represents an organism moving positively towards becoming its 'best self'.

While growth (A) is part of self-actualization, and creativity (C) and self-affirmation (D) can be related outcomes, the core underlying drive described in the scenario is the tendency to self-actualize (B).

Therefore, according to Rogers, Mr. A exhibits the tendency to self-actualize.

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Important Questions from Types of Development - Teaching

  1. Arrange the following Erickson's stages of development on the basis of order of their occurrence
    A. Generativity and Stagnation
    B. Identity and Role Confusion
    C. Autonomy and Shame
    D. Industry and Inferiority
    E. Integrity and Despair
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
  2. In which stage children are dreamers, with magical thoughts and fantasies in abundance?
  3. Change and stability in emotions, personality and social relationships together constitute :
  4. Match List I with List II-
    List I
    (Stage of Development)
    List II
    (Years)
    a. Infancy and toddlerhoodI. 6 to 11 years
    b. Early childhoodII. 2 to 6 years
    c. Middle childhoodIII. Birth to 2 years
    d. AdolescenceIV. 11 to 18 years

    Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  5. Match List - I with List - II.
    List - I (Type of Development)List - II (Related with)
    A. Psycho-sexual DevelopmentI. Identity vs. Role Confusion
    B. Psycho-social DevelopmentII. Anal Stage
    C. Cognitive DevelopmentIII. Hypothetical-deductive reasoning
    D. Moral DevelopmentIV. Resolving ethical dilemma

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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