Why Is Freud's Theory of Personality Difficult to Disprove

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why is Freud's theory of personality difficult to disprove?

• A) Freud's theory is so well constructed that it is difficult to find substantial flaws within it.
• B) It is so widely accepted that few scientists are willing to attempt any research that would disprove the theory.
• C) The research to disprove the theory would require such large investments of time and money that the research would be impractical.
• D) The major concepts of Freud's theory are based on the unconscious and are therefore difficult to measure.

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