In contrast to psychodynamic theory, humanistic theory emphasizes:

a. how defense mechanisms affect behavior.
b. how personalities are determined by biology.
c. how personality is determined by the environment.
d. free will

Answer: D
Rationale: This perspective was viewed as an alternative to psychodynamic theory as well as to behaviorism, both of which did not acknowledge an important role for free will in human behavior.

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