Which of the following is a primary criticism of Freud's psychoanalysis?
a) The techniques have too positive and optimistic a view of human nature.
b) The techniques are only effective for the most severe cases of psychosis.
c) The techniques do not take long enough to bring about real change.
d) The techniques are pseudoscientific and too subjective.
ANS: D, The fact that Freud's techniques were not validated by specific scientific research methods has always been a major criticism of his methods.
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