Shelly says, "I think that everyone has an inherent tendency to strive toward their full potential. It shows in our creativity and delight in discovering new things." Shelly's thoughts illustrate ____

a. Maslow's term "self-actualization"
b. Thorndike's principle "the law of effect"
c. Freud's view of unconscious influences on our development
d. Ellis's concept of rational beliefs

A