Which of the following is NOT a reason why different people easily interpret many of Freud's theories in different ways?
A) Freud often changed his mind.
B) Freud's extensive writing allows for individuals to pick and choose different aspects on which to focus.
C) Neo-Freudians used the scientific method to test their interpretations.
D) Many of Freud's theories are vague enough that they can be reinterpreted.

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Freud's theories themselves are often criticized for their lack of empirical evidence and scientific rigor, rather than the methods used by Neo-Freudians to test their interpretations. Neo-Freudians adapting and testing Freud's theories using the scientific method does not inherently lead to varied interpretations of Freud's original theories; it's more about the adaptions and expansions they made.

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