Freud's theory has been criticized for being relatively untestable. It is still taught in introductory psychology classes, in part because of its __________
A) heuristic value.
B) shock value.
C) explanatory power.
D) ability to predict behavior.

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Freud's theory, despite being difficult to test in empirical research, has value in generating new ideas and hypotheses, making it useful as a heuristic tool for psychologists.

Freud's Theory Has Been Criticized for Being Relatively Untestable