Critic: Many popular psychological theories are poor theories in that they are inelegant and do not help to dispel the mystery that surrounds our psyche. However, this is not really important. The theories produce the right results: therapeutically, they tend to have greater success than their more scientific rivals. The statement about the relative therapeutic success of many popular psychological theories plays which one of the following roles in the critic's argument?
A: It is used to suggest that popular psychological theories are actually better scientific explanations than are their rivals.
B: It is used to illustrate what the critic takes to be the most important aspect of scientific theories.
C: It is used to override some considerations against these theories.
D: It is used to disprove evidence against these theories.
Choose A, B, C or D as your solution.
C