Most contemporary psychoanalytic theorists believe that Sigmund Freud

A. underestimated the role of the unconscious mind in determining development.
B. overemphasized sexual instincts
C. proposed a theory that has stood the test of time and needs no revisions.
D. overemphasized cultural experiences as determinants of an individual's development.


Answer: B

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