Which of the following represents a criticism or recognized shortcoming of the psychoanalytic study of unconscious motivation?
A)Bad is stronger than good.
B)It is difficult to put felt emotion aside for unconscious motivation..
C)It is difficult to know what the unconscious really wants.
D)It is a wonderful interpretive device for events that occurred in the past but is woeful as a predictive device.

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The criticism that psychoanalytic theory is more effective for interpreting past events than predicting future behavior highlights a recognized shortcoming. This approach often relies on retrospective analysis, making it challenging to use for predictions.

Which of the Following Represents a Criticism or Recognized Shortcoming