Which Statement Describes the Major Criticism of Sigmund Freud's Psychosexual

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the major criticism of Sigmund Freud's psychosexual theory of human development?

• A)He focused too much on sexuality, and it is hard to reduce human development to a single motive.
• B)He studied children excessively and spent too much time on experimental methods.
• C)He underemphasized the significance of childhood and overemphasized later time periods.
• D)He spent too much time studying a diversity of subjects and people from varying ages.

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Definitions:

Death

The cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism.

Irreversible

Unable to be undone or altered.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, specifically his theory of cognitive development that describes how children's intellectual abilities evolve through four stages.

Cognitive Development

The growth and change in mental capabilities over time, including learning, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making.