Which of the Following Is a Criticism of the Psychoanalytic

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of the psychoanalytic theories?

• A)The conscious mind is given too much credit for influencing development.
• B)These theories present an image of humans that is too positive.
• C)The sexual underpinnings of development are not given adequate importance.
• D)They treat Western culture and males as the measure for evaluating everyone.

---

Definitions:

Shaping Personality

The process through which experiences, social interactions, and internal motivations contribute to the development of an individual’s character and behavioral patterns.

Race

A social construct used to categorize humans into large and distinct populations based on various factors including ancestry, physical appearance, and cultural history.

Gender

Socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men, women, and other gender identities.

Culture

Comprises the shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices that characterize a group of people or society.