Which alternative best expresses the influence of the psychodynamic approach
A)Research has supported most of its ideas, and the approach has had a lasting influence.
B)Research has supported most of its ideas, but the influence of the approach has declined.
C)Research has not supported some of its ideas, but the approach has had a lasting influence.
D)Research has not supported its ideas, and the influence of the approach has declined.

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The psychodynamic approach, originally developed by Freud, has had a lasting influence on psychology and psychotherapy, despite the fact that research has not supported some of its foundational ideas, such as the Oedipus complex and the structure of the unconscious. Its emphasis on unconscious processes and early childhood experiences has continued to shape psychological theory and clinical practice.

Which Alternative Best Expresses the Influence of the Psychodynamic Approach