A theory that relates personality to the interplay of conflicting forces within the individual is known as a

A) psychodynamic theory.
B) cognitive theory.
C) humanistic theory.
D) trait theory.

Psychodynamic Theory

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the systematic study of the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions, and how they might relate to early experiences.

Personality

A constellation of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns characterizing an individual's unique adjustments to life.

Conflicting Forces

Opposing elements or principles that create tension or disagreement within a situation or individual.