A psychodynamic theorist finds that a client is experiencing a battle between anxiety- provoking id impulses and anxiety-reducing ego defense mechanisms. He thinks that this usually unconscious conflict is being played out in an open and obvious manner. He is sure this underlying conflict explains his client's:

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Psychodynamic theory suggests that these symptoms are a result of unconscious conflicts between anxiety-provoking id impulses and anxiety-reducing ego defense mechanisms.

A Psychodynamic Theorist Finds That a Client Is Experiencing a Battle