Which of the following statements regarding the utility and usefulness of Freudian theory is the most accurate?
a. It has been entirely dismissed from legitimate science because of its obvious bias against women.
b. The research into Freud's theories has unequivocally supported his work, so although many find his theories distasteful and downright insulting, there is no evidence that his theories were wrong!
c. Even in more tolerant times like those in which we find ourselves, Freud's blending of the concepts of sex and children is intolerable, and thus his theories are no longer considered valuable.
d. Freud's theories endure because experts continue to see merit in many of their foundational concepts.
Answer: D
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