Asked by Rhythm Dadhwal on Sep 24, 2024
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With regard to the scientific validity of his system,Freud believed that
A) only psychoanalysts were qualified to judge its validity.
B) science is not an appropriate method for investigating the mind.
C) only an experimental investigation of dreams would confirm the truths of psychoanalysis.
D) psychology could never be a science.
Scientific Validity
The extent to which research or experiments accurately reflect and test what they aim to measure, ensuring reliability and accuracy in findings.
Psychoanalysis
A therapeutic approach, originated by Sigmund Freud, which seeks to explore unconscious motivations and conflicts through techniques like free association and dream analysis.
- Understand the methodological criticisms of Freud's research and psychoanalytic theory.
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Aaron Zmeshkal2 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Freud believed that only those trained in psychoanalysis were truly qualified to assess the validity of his theories, as they required a deep understanding of the unconscious mind, which he argued was accessible through psychoanalytic techniques.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the methodological criticisms of Freud's research and psychoanalytic theory.