Freud claimed that
A)genetics is far more important to a child's development than are social and parental influences.
B)the primary motivation of human development reflects a desire to affiliate with other people.
C)early childhood experiences are important determinants of later personality development.
D)children move through a series of increasingly important stages of cognitive development.

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Freud believed that early childhood experiences, particularly with the parents or caregivers, were important determinants of later personality development. He theorized that unresolved conflicts from childhood could lead to psychological problems in adulthood.

Answer: None of the above
 Option A is incorrect as Freud did not believe genetics to be more important than social and parental influences. Option B is incorrect as Freud's theory focused on individual psychological development rather than a primary motivation to affiliate with others. Option D is incorrect as Freud's theory focused on psychosexual stages of development rather than cognitive development stages.

Freud Claimed That