Jake is in treatment for schizophrenia. His therapist says that his schizophrenia results from his ego being overwhelmed by primitive, normally unconscious urges and retreating to a
Pattern of infantile behavior typical of a two-month-old. Jake's therapist is most likely a
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The therapist's explanation of Jake's schizophrenia as resulting from primitive, unconscious urges and infantile behavior is a key concept in psychodynamic theory, which would make the most sense for the therapist to be using.

Jake Is in Treatment for Schizophrenia