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Emphasis on Free Will and Self-Determination in Humanistic Psychology
A central tenet of humanistic psychology, particularly in the theories of Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow, is the emphasis on free will and self-determination. This perspective asserts that individuals are not merely products of their biology or environment but possess the agency to make their own choices and shape their own destinies, driven by the desire to become the best person they can be.
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