Why Has Freud's Psychodynamic Perspective Been Called into Question by Modern

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why has Freud's psychodynamic perspective been called into question by modern theorists?

• A)Freud assigned too small a role to unconscious forces.
• B)Many of Freud's ideas have not been validated by research.
• C)Freud focused too much on the importance of social interaction in shaping behavior.
• D)Freud presented an overly optimistic view of humanity.

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