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.

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The psychodynamic model of abnormality emphasizes the importance of unconscious conflicts from early childhood experiences and how they influence behavior and emotions in adulthood. This approach suggests that Ian's inability to cope with criticism may stem from unresolved childhood conflicts that are repressed in his unconscious mind.

Ian's Wife Suggests That He Talk to a Doctor Because