A psychodynamic theorist finds that a client is experiencing a battle between anxiety-provoking id impulses and anxiety-reducing ego defense mechanisms. he thinks that this usually unconcious conflict is being played out in an open and obvious manner. he is sure this underlying conflict explains his clients:

A. OCD
B. schizophrenia
C. generalized anxiety disorder
D. fugue state


Answer: A. OCD

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