Compared to Freudian theory, neo-Freudian theories are more likely to
A) identify fewer differences between men and women.
B) attribute differences in the personalities of men and women to instincts.
C) identify more differences between men and women.
D) attribute differences between the personalities of men and women to cultural forces.

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Neo-Freudian theories, unlike traditional Freudian theory, prioritize the role of cultural and environmental factors in shaping personality. As a result, they are more likely to attribute differences between personalities of men and women to cultural forces rather than instincts, which rules out option B. Additionally, some neo-Freudians suggest that personality differences may be less related to gender and more related to differences in life experiences or culture, which supports option D. Therefore, option C is incorrect as neo-Freudian theories are not more likely to identify more differences between the personalities of men and women.

Compared to Freudian Theory, Neo-Freudian Theories Are More Likely to