Some psychologists critique psychodynamic theories because they are largely based on the retrospective accounts of adults. One reason this is a problem is that

a. adult memories of childhood experiences may be flawed.
b. random samples are biased.
c. childhood experiences can affect adult personalities.
d. retrospective studies only focus on atypical adults.


Answer: a

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