Which of the following statements about Freud's psychoanalytic theory is MOST accurate?
A)Freud's views have been largely abandoned and they exert relatively little, if any, influence on current mainstream psychology.
B)Freud's views exert a tremendous influence on other disciplines, but not on psychology.
C)Freud's views exert a tremendous influence on developmental and abnormal psychology, but not on other areas of mainstream psychology.
D)Many psychoanalytic concepts have filtered into the mainstream of psychology.

Question

Which of the following statements about Freud's psychoanalytic theory is MOST accurate? ​
A)Freud's views have been largely abandoned and they exert relatively little, if any, influence on current mainstream psychology.
B)Freud's views exert a tremendous influence on other disciplines, but not on psychology.
C)Freud's views exert a tremendous influence on developmental and abnormal psychology, but not on other areas of mainstream psychology.
D)Many psychoanalytic concepts have filtered into the mainstream of psychology.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Many of Freud's psychoanalytic concepts, such as defense mechanisms, the unconscious mind, and the importance of early childhood experiences, have indeed become part of the mainstream understanding in psychology, influencing various aspects of the field beyond just psychoanalysis.

Which of the Following Statements About Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory Is