A Major Reason for the Lack of Popularity of Freud's

question 16

Multiple Choice

A major reason for the lack of popularity of Freud's theory of sexuality among American sex researchers is

• A) the emphasis on unconscious forces such as libido.
• B) his overemphasis on adolescent and adult sexual expression.
• C) the fact that there were no empirical data to support his ideas.
• D) his view that excessive masturbation is the root of many personality problems.

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