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Psychodynamic Perspective

Question 4 • CUSD Psychology (5.0)

One criticism of the psychodynamic perspective is that there is inadequate evidence. This criticism developed from the idea that psychodynamic theories rely heavily on _________ in their research, which can often lead clinicians to make biased claims regarding one's behavior.

Answer
A
archetypes
B
defense mechanisms
C
case studies
D
levels of awareness

Explanation

Psychodynamic theories have often been criticized for relying heavily on case studies, which describe individual clients in depth but may be interpreted subjectively. Because a clinician’s interpretation can influence the conclusions, case studies may lead to biased claims about behavior. Therefore, the best answer is case studies.

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