Question

Dr. Williams is a therapist who believes that his client's depression is caused by internalized anger and other intrapsychic conflicts. Of which of the following psychological perspectives is Dr. Williams most likely a proponent ___________?

Answer 1

Psychoanalytic theory

Step-by-step explanation:

Psychoanalytic throryvis the theory by Sigmund Freud explaining human behaviour by attributing these behaviors to childhood conflicts that are as a result of three component parts of the mind: the ID, ego and superego. Psychoanalytic theory is used in psychotherapy to treat personality disorders

Intrapsychic conflict also called interpersonal conflict here means(in psychoanalytic theory) the clash of opposing forces within the psyche, such as would involve conflict among a person's drives, wishes, or agencies. This explains Dr Williams approach above