_______________, one of the oldest theories of personality, was very influential and still appeals to some psychologists today.

A) Humanist theory
B) Genetic theory
C) Psychoanalytic theory
D) Cognitive theory

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory of personality development and therapeutic framework that emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts, developed by Sigmund Freud.

Humanist Theory

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of each individual, often associated with concepts of free will and self-actualization.

Genetic Theory

A theory that explains traits, behaviors, and conditions primarily through the influence of genetic information and heredity.