Monroe wants to conduct a research study assessing the way children play with each other at different ages. After getting the appropriate permissions, he sits on a bench near a school playground and surreptitiously takes notes on the children's behaviors. Monroe would be best described as engaging in

a. case studies

Despite the fact of questionable psychometric properties, the Rorschach Inkblot Test is still used in assessments because of some psychologists' reliance on the importance of clinical judgment

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Carilyn would be described as unusually alive, engaged, and spontaneous. She values her solitude and is comfortable being alone. She has a wonderful capacity to laugh at herself, while a sunset or a beautiful flower can thrill her to the point of tears. According to humanistic psychologists, Carilyn

a. received social reinforcement from her parents for these behaviors. b. is exhibiting an immature personality style. c. is exhibiting fixation at the phallic stage of development. d. is a self-actualizer.