Comparison of Rogers' Self Theory and Moreno's Spontaneity Theory
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Rogers' Self Theory, Moreno's Spontaneity TheoryAbstract
The article contains a description and a comparison of the nineteen propositions concerning personality from Rogers' self theory to Moreno's spontaneity theory. The first part of the article is a general description of Rogers' self theory and of Moreno's spontaneity theory. The second part is a comparison and contrast of both theories. A summary table fallows
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