Which statement best describes the relationship between psychobiography and psychoanalytic theory?
A) Psychobiography is, by definition, based upon psychoanalytic theory.
B) In the past, psychoanalytic theory guided much psychobiography, but the field has broadened to include other theories.
C) Psychobiography is the term used for psychoanalytic case studies, when they are published in non- clinical journals.
D) Psychobiography is a therapeutic technique within psychoanalysis.

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While psychobiography originally stemmed from a psychoanalytic perspective, it has since expanded to include other psychological theories and perspectives. Psychobiography now encompasses the study of the life of an individual in relation to their historical and cultural context, as well as their personality, behavior, and development.

Which Statement Best Describes the Relationship Between Psychobiography and Psychoanalytic