Elliot is attracted to his beautiful cousin,Ginny,but knows that she is too closely related to him.He believes he has successfully overcome this forbidden attraction but still finds that every time Ginny is near him he is overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety and feels the need to wash his hands.Which model of abnormality would most likely explain Elliot's behaviour?

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The psychoanalytic model would explain Elliot's behavior as a result of unconscious conflicts and repressed desires, which manifest as anxiety and compulsive behaviors like hand washing.

Elliot Is Attracted to His Beautiful Cousin,Ginny,but Knows That She