Dave’s wife suggests that he talk to a doctor because of his inability to cope with criticism. The doctor suggests that Dave’s p
roblem represents the expression of a repressed, unresolved, internal conflict buried in his unconscious mind that has its roots in Dave’s childhood. This view is typical of the ________ model of abnormality. a) biological
b) cognitive
c) behavioral
d) REBT
e) psychoanalytic
The psychoanalytic model of abnormality (also refered to as psychodynamic psychology) was first developed by Sigmund Freud, who believed that human personality and abnormality develop from early childhood. Through the deployment of a set of techniques, the unconscious causes (hidden and unknown to the patient) of mental disorders could be treated.
When Tim moved to a new town, he experienced a desire to find others with whom he shared common interests and could join in with as friends. Adler would label Tim's desire as social interest.
