Humanistic personality theorists criticize psychodynamic and behavioral theories for lacking scientific evidence and failing to recognize human potential for personal growth.
- The major criticism that humanistic personality theorists have against both psychodynamic and behavioral theories of personality is that both of those theories are unsupported by scientific or empirical evidence.
- Humanistic psychologists believe that these theories do not recognize the depth and meaning of human experience and fail to acknowledge the innate capacity for self-directed change and personal growth.