Which of the following is not a key limitation to Freud's theory?
A) The idea that the adult personality is formed by the time a child is five or six
B) The idea that the ego defends against anxiety
C) Freud's emphasis on instinctual influences on personality
D) Freud's concentration on the negative parts of personality

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Freud's theory is often criticized for its deterministic view of personality development and its emphasis on instinctual drives, but the idea that the ego defends against anxiety is a widely accepted concept in psychology.

Which of the Following Is Not a Key Limitation to Freud's