Why Is the Freudian Psychodynamic Perspective Still Relevant to Modern

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Multiple Choice

Why is the Freudian psychodynamic perspective still relevant to modern personality psychology?

• A) Empirical evidence continues to confirm the correctness of psychodynamic concepts.
• B) Psychodynamic concepts have been generative, pervasive, and comprehensive.
• C) Freud's writings have only recently attracted attention in mainstream psychology; they offer a fresh perspective on traditional theories.
• D) Psychodynamic theory guides most of the current theorizing in personality psychology.

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