Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory Is Criticized for Providing Support Almost

question 12

Multiple Choice

Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory is criticized for providing support almost exclusively from case studies of his clients-cases that he may not even have reported accurately. Which criterion for distinguishing pseudoscience is this related to?

• A) Making predictions that are not falsifiable
• B) Using obscure language or terms
• C) Making implausible claims, given what is known in psychology
• D) Using low-quality evidence to support its claims

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Definitions:

Attribution Theory

Attribution theory examines how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behaviors, attributing them to either internal dispositions or external situations.

Similar Situation

A circumstance or event that closely resembles another in terms of key characteristics or conditions.

Characteristics

Qualities, attributes, or distinctive features that identify and distinguish individuals, objects, or concepts.

Perceptual Error

Mistakes in judgment that arise from inaccuracies in the sensory processing or interpretation of information.