While psychoanalysis was originally ____, with the passage of time many psychoanalytic concepts came to be ____ by mainstream psychology.
A) controversial; rejected
B) controversial; accepted
C) accepted; rejected
D) only accepted by behaviorists; accepted

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Psychoanalysis was originally controversial, with many of its concepts being rejected by mainstream psychology due to their emphasis on unconscious processes and early childhood experiences. However, over time, some psychoanalytic concepts such as defense mechanisms, the importance of early experiences, and the role of the unconscious have been accepted and incorporated into mainstream psychological theories and practices. Therefore, choice B is the best answer as it reflects the evolution of psychoanalytic ideas from controversial to accepted over time.

While Psychoanalysis Was Originally ____, with the Passage of Time