A Prime Example of Why Not Backing Psychological Theories Up

question 11

Multiple Choice

A prime example of why not backing psychological theories up with research can lead to serious consequences is:

• A) Freud's assumption that women who were reporting sexual abuse were actually expressing sexual fantasies
• B) Traux's finding that in practice, Carl Roger's used shaping methods rather than providing actual positive unconditional regard
• C) discovery of atrocities conducted by the Nazis under the guise of medical science
• D) none of the above

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