Question

Ian's wife suggests that he talk to a doctor because of his inability to cope with criticism. The doctor suggests that Ian's problem represents the expression of a repressed, unresolved, internal conflict buried in his unconscious mind that has its roots in Ian's childhood. This view is typical of the ________ model of abnormality.
a) biological
b) cognitive
c) behavioral
d) REBT
e) psychoanalytic

Answer 1

Answer:

e) psychoanalytic

Explanation:

The psychoanalytic model or the psychodynamic model is based on the works and studies of Sigmund Freud. This type of model explains that some psychological illnesses and psychological impediments come from repressed emotions that comes from past experiences (usually childhood); in consequence, the person replace these emotions with alternative behavioral attitudes and acts. The doctor explained that Ian’s inability to cope with criticism comes from repressed, unresolved and internal conflicts buried in his unconscious mind related to his childhood. This view is from the psychoanalytic model.