Why has Freud's psychodynamic perspective been called into question by modern theorists?

A. Freud assigned too small a role to unconscious forces.
B. Many of Freud's ideas have not been validated by research.
C. Freud focused too much on the importance of social interaction in shaping behavior.
D. Freud presented an overly optimistic view of humanity.


Answer: B

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a. autism spectrum disorder b. Asperger's syndrome c. intellectual disability d. learning disability

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a. credibility b. transferability c. dependability d. confirmability

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The developmental emphasis for the trait theorists is the

a. imitation and identification. b. psychosexual and psychosocial stages. c. combined effects of heredity and environment. d. critical learning situations.

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