Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Self and Personality

Question:

Assertion: Psychodynamic theories, including Freud's, have faced criticism for their lack of a rigorous scientific basis.

Reasoning: Psychodynamic theories are predominantly based on experimental studies, which are considered less rigorous than case studies.

Options:

Both assertion and reasoning are true, and the reasoning is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Both assertion and reasoning are true, but the reasoning is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

The assertion is true, but the reasoning is false.

The assertion is false, but the reasoning is true.

Correct Answer:

The assertion is true, but the reasoning is false.

Explanation:

Psychodynamic theories have faced significant criticisms from various perspectives. One of the major criticisms is Lack of Scientific Basis. Critics argue that psychodynamic theories heavily rely on case studies and lack a rigorous scientific foundation. The theories may lack empirical evidence and rely on subjective interpretations.