Which of the following statements most closely reflects the current view of Freudian theory?

A) Freud's works have largely been ignored because they are uninteresting.
B) Most psychologists agree that careful scientific study has confirmed most of Freud's ideas.
C) Although many of Freud's ideas have been proven wrong, almost all psychologists agree that he used good scientific methodology.
D) Freud's basic ideas are accepted by some psychologists, but many reject his theories as unscientific.

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Brock Huffman · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Freud's ideas have been largely rejected by many psychologists as unscientific, but some still accept his basic ideas. While Freud did use scientific methodology, much of his theories lack empirical evidence and rely heavily on subjective interpretations.

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