Which of the following is NOT a key assumption shared by psychodynamic theories?
A) Mental representations of the self and others shape how the individual acts.
B) When basic needs for love are met, human beings seek to achieve their fullest potential.
C) Unconscious thoughts, memories, and emotions operate simultaneously and are major influences on our behavior.
D) Personality takes shape in early childhood and children learn to regulate their emotions during this period of development.
Answer: B
Rationale: Humanistic psychologists, not psychodynamic, believe that human's strive to reach their fullest potential. All of the other options are key beliefs shared by psychodynamic theories.
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