Which of the Following Is a Criticism of Freud's Theory

question 256

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of Freud's theory?

• A) Many of Freud's concepts cannot be scientifically proved or disproved.
• B) Freud underemphasized the importance of unconscious processes on behavior.
• C) Freud overemphasized the role of social relationships in shaping personality.
• D) Freud placed too much emphasis on early childhood experiences in the development of personality.

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