What is the Third Force of Psychology called?

Correct option is B

Humanistic psychology is known as the "Third Force" in psychology because it emerged as an alternative to the two dominant forces of the mid-20th century: behaviorism (First Force) and psychoanalysis (Second Force).

Information Booster:
• Humanistic psychology emerged in the 1950s-1960s, led by Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers
• It emphasizes human potential, self-actualization, free will, personal growth, and the inherent goodness of people
• The movement rejected the determinism of both behaviorism (environmental determinism) and psychoanalysis (biological determinism)
• Key concepts include self-concept, unconditional positive regard, peak experiences, and the hierarchy of needs
• Humanistic psychology focuses on subjective experience, phenomenology, and the whole person rather than just observable behavior or unconscious drives
• This approach significantly influenced counseling, education, and positive psychology

Additional Knowledge:
• (A) Behaviorism: This is the First Force, focusing on observable behavior and environmental influences
• (C) Psychoanalysis: This is the Second Force, emphasizing unconscious processes and early childhood experiences
(D) Gestalt psychology: While influential, this is not considered one of the three main forces; it focuses on perception and the organized whole