Psychoanalytic theories hold that development primarily depends on
A) the unconscious mind.
B) thinking, reasoning, language, and other cognitive processes.
C) behavior's link to environment.
D) biology and evolution.

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Psychoanalytic theories, such as those of Freud, emphasize the importance of the unconscious mind in development, specifically the influence of early childhood experiences and the resolution of unconscious conflicts on later personality and behavior. Cognitive theories emphasize the role of thinking and reasoning, behaviorist theories focus on environmental influences, and evolutionary theories prioritize biology and genetics.

Psychoanalytic Theories Hold That Development Primarily Depends on