Which of the following statements might a psychodynamic theorist make about personality disorders?

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A psychodynamic theorist would likely propose that personality disorders are the result of unresolved conflicts from childhood experiences, particularly from challenges faced in the resolution of the Oedipus complex (or Electra complex for females). This perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and defense mechanisms in shaping personality development. Learned behavior (B) and classical conditioning (D) are more commonly associated with behaviorist perspectives, while physiological causes (C) may be considered from a biological or medical perspective.

Which of the Following Statements Might a Psychodynamic Theorist Make