Dr Hewlett believes that early childhood experiences have a strong influence on adult personality, and that our personality is largely shaped by unconscious forces. Dr Hewlett's views most closely mirror those of the

A) behavioural perspective.
B) humanistic perspective.
C) psychodynamic perspective.
D) biological perspective.

The belief that early childhood experiences influence adult personality and that personality is shaped by unconscious forces is a key tenet of the psychodynamic perspective. Choice A (behavioural perspective) emphasizes the role of environmental influences and conscious behaviour in shaping personality, while choice B (humanistic perspective) focuses on the individual's innate drive towards self-actualization. Choice D (biological perspective) emphasizes the role of genetics and biology in shaping personality.