Psychodynamic Theory Has Been Criticized on All but Which of the Following

question 60

Multiple Choice

Psychodynamic theory has been criticized on all but which of the following grounds?

• A)It places too much emphasis on sexual and aggressive drives.
• B)There is a general lack of evidence supporting many of the principles on which the theory is based.
• C)The theory was based on evidence gathered from a small number of cases studies.
• D)It is difficult to test using the scientific method.
• E)It places too much emphasis on social influences.

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