The Psychodynamic Model
The Psychodynamic Model is the fourth psychological model of abnormality, and is based on the work of the famous psychologist, Sigmund Freud. It is based on the principles that psychological illness comes about from repressed emotions and thoughts from experiences in the past (usually childhood), and as a result of this repression, alternative behaviour replaces what is being repressed. The patient is believed to be cured when they can admit that which is currently being repressed (4). The main cure for illnesses under this model is free association where the patient is free to speak while the psychiatrist notes down and tries to interpret where the trouble areas are. There is little proof of why this model works, but it can be successful, especially where the patient feels comfortable to speak freely, and about issues that are relevant to a cure.
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