The criticism that humanistic theories attempt to test things that one cannot see, making what is tested difficult to define and measure is known as __________.

Humanistic theories often focus on inner experiences, such as self-actualization, that cannot be directly observed. Because these ideas can be difficult to define in measurable terms, the criticism is called poor testability. “Inadequate evidence” is a different concern: it refers to a lack of supporting research findings.

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