Psychodynamic theories of personality tend to focus on

A) a set of basic personality traits.
B) unconscious mental processes.
C) the unique qualities of human beings.
D) laboratory research with children.

Psychodynamic Theories

All the diverse theories descended from the work of Sigmund Freud that focus on unconscious mental forces.

Basic Personality Traits

Refer to the essential characteristics that form the foundation of an individual’s personality.

Unconscious Mental Processes

Mental activities beyond conscious awareness, influencing feelings, thoughts, and behaviors without one's explicit understanding.