Why have contemporary researchers tended to reject Freud’s psychodynamic theories?

a) His research focused on both male and female development.
b) He tended to integrate biological and psychological research
c) Human psychological functioning was drastically different during Freud’s time.
d) His work has not been validated by later research.


Answer: d

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