Dave's wife suggests that he talk to a doctor because of his inability to cope with criticism. The doctor suggests that Dave's problem represents the expression of a repressed, unresolved, internal conflict buried in his unconscious mind that has its roots in Dave's childhood. This view is typical of the ______ model of abnormality.

A) biological
B) behavioral
C) cognitive
D) psychodynamic

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Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The doctor's suggestion that Dave's problem is rooted in an unresolved internal conflict buried in his unconscious mind that has its roots in childhood is characteristic of the psychodynamic model of abnormality, which emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences in the development of abnormal behavior. The biological model focuses on genetics and brain functioning, the behavioral model emphasizes learning and reinforcement, and the cognitive model focuses on negative thought patterns and maladaptive beliefs.

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