One reason that Freud's theories of personality have not been more influential in the field of psychology is that ______.
A) the theories do not specify causes for behavior
B) the theories are not the simplest explanations for behavior
C) the theories are too unusual
D) the theories are difficult to falsify

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One criticism of Freud's theories is that they are difficult to test and therefore difficult to falsify. This has led some psychologists to view his theories as unfalsifiable and therefore not scientific. As a result, his theories have not been as influential in the field of psychology as other more testable theories.

One Reason That Freud's Theories of Personality Have Not Been