Psychology and the Human Dilemma (1967)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The title links psychology to core human struggles.
- In plain terms
- Psychology deals with human dilemmas.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect conflict in human nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What dilemmas define you?
- How does psychology resolve conflict?
Another view
Vague without specific dilemmas listed.
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