The criticism of Freud's ideas that is most popular today is that ________.The criticism of Freud's ideas that was most prevalent at the time that it was first introduced was that ________.
A) he placed too much emphasis on sex and sexual energy; he relied too heavily on controlled, systematic studies
B) his theory is unscientific; he placed too much emphasis on sex and sexual energy
C) he relied too heavily on controlled, systematic studies; he placed too much emphasis on sex and sexual energy
D) he maintained that behavior is largely the result of rational thought processes; his theory is unscientific

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Today, Freud's ideas are often criticized on the basis of being unscientific and lacking empirical evidence. While he did place emphasis on sex and the role of sexual energy in psychological development, this is not the criticism that is most prevalent today.

The Criticism of Freud's Ideas That Is Most Popular Today