Which statement best characterizes the consensus on the status of Freud's theory of personality?

a. His theory is generally correct, with minor exceptions.
b. He is considered a fraud and his ideas are considered worthless.
c. Some of his ideas have been widely accepted and others have been abandoned.
d. It has been impossible to evaluate any of Freud's ideas through empirical scrutiny.

Answer: c. Some of his ideas have been widely accepted and others have been abandoned.