You and Your Friend Are Debating the Contributions of Sigmund

question 59

Essay

You and your friend are debating the contributions of Sigmund Freud and the neo-analytic theorists. Your friend says those ideas were sexist, lacked scientific foundation, and were just plain wrong. You say that their ideas are important for several reasons. What are some of the reasons you will use in your debate?

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Perfect Competitor

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