Which of the Following Is NOT a Valid Criticism of Freud's

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a valid criticism of Freud's theory of personality?

• A) Freud based his theory on self-analysis and on his analysis of a small number of patients.
• B) Many of Freud's psychoanalytic concepts are so vague that they are impossible to objectively measure or confirm.
• C) Freud did not keep detailed records of his therapy sessions with his patients, so it is impossible to objectively verify his observations.
• D) Freud's lifelong addiction to cocaine distorted his thinking.

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Symptom

A subjective sensation or departure from the norm as related by the patient.

Fowler's Position

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Headrest

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Diagnosis

The identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem through the examination of symptoms and tests.