Freud's Theory of Personality Has Been Criticized Because It

question 258

Multiple Choice

Freud's theory of personality has been criticized because it

• A) underestimates the importance of biological contributions to personality development.
• B) is contradicted by recent research demonstrating the human capacity for destructive behavior.
• C) is overly reliant upon observations derived from Freud's use of projective tests.
• D) offers few testable hypotheses that allow one to determine its validity.

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Definitions:

Priming

A technique in psychology used to train people's cognitive responses by exposing them to stimuli that influences their subsequent reactions without their awareness.

Anagram

A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of a different word or phrase, typically using all the original letters exactly once.

Cognitive Facilitation

The enhancement of mental processes, such as thinking, learning, and memory, often through external assistance or technological means.

Priming

A psychological phenomenon whereby exposure to one stimulus influences the response to another stimulus, often without conscious guidance.