Regarding Freud's theories, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Studies show that a son is more likely to develop a strong conscience if his father is affectionate and accepting, rather than being stern and punishing as Freud theorized.
B)Freud's portrayal of the elementary school years as free from sexuality and unimportant for personality development has been challenged.
C)Freud's theories have led to numerous predictions, which has allowed many aspects of his theories to be verified scientifically.
D)Society's tendency to disbelieve molested children and women who were raped can be traced to Freud's tendency to disbelieve his patients when they related these incidents.

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Freud's theories, while influential, are often criticized for their lack of scientific verifiability. Many aspects of his theories are considered untestable or have not been empirically supported, making it difficult to scientifically verify numerous predictions derived from his work.

Regarding Freud's Theories, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE