What is a primary difference between the psychodynamic theorists and the way personality psychology is conducted today?

A) Personality psychology today relies far more on empirical research.
B) Personality psychology today relies much more on anecdotal evidence.
C) Psychodynamic thinkers collaborated more than researchers do today.
D) Personality psychology today relies only on self-reports.

Empirical Research

The process of collecting and analyzing data directly from observations or experiments to validate hypotheses or theories.

Anecdotal Evidence

Information derived from personal accounts, stories, or observations rather than from systematic scientific research, often considered less reliable.

Personality Psychology

A branch of psychology that studies personality and its variation among individuals, including traits, behaviors, and patterns of thinking.