Which theory emphasizes an individual's subjective frame of reference?
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- Behaviouristic
- Dispositional
- Phenomenological
- Psychoanalytic
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Phenomenological theory focuses on individuals' subjective experiences and their interpretations of reality.
It emphasizes how people perceive the world uniquely from their own frame of reference.
Thus, the correct answer is Phenomenological theory (C).
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