Why is psychoanalytic theory included in the section on biological factors that account for development?
A) the stages emerge as a result of shifting biological emphasis on various body zones
B) the theory emphasizes the biological basis of sexual and aggressive drives
C) the theory presents a universal biological organization of mental life: the conscious, the preconscious, and the unconscious
D) all of the above

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Psychoanalytic theory, as proposed by Freud, includes biological factors in its explanation of human development. It suggests that development proceeds through stages defined by biological drives focused on different body zones (A), emphasizes the biological underpinnings of sexual and aggressive drives (B), and posits a universal biological framework for organizing mental life into conscious, preconscious, and unconscious parts (C).

Why Is Psychoanalytic Theory Included in the Section on Biological