Which of the Following Is Evidence for Freud's Lasting Influence

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is evidence for Freud's lasting influence on the practice of psychotherapy?

• A) everyday explanation of behavior in terms of Freud's defense mechanisms (e.g., sentences like "you're just in denial")
• B) widespread psychic diagnoses based on the characters of The Oedipus Plays
• C) use of Freud's textbook in universities around the world
• D) practicing the "talking cure"

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