Psychological Theories: Psychodynamic Model

Sigmund Freud
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One of the psychological models I explain in my report is the psychodynamic model, which was first proposed by Sigmund Freud. In Freud's opinion, the symptoms of OCD were a result of unconscious discomforts which the child felt earlier on in their life.

Moreover, this model explains that a symbolic meaning could be attributed to the symptoms of OCD, such as what is deemed to be most important, or most feared, by an individual with OCD.

This theory is now believed to be outdated, and other models, such as the cognitive and behavioural models are believed to be better suited to explaining OCD. The reason for many to believe this model is inaccurate is because the therapy revolving around this theory rarely benefits patients. Due to the therapy's failure, until the 1960's, OCD was believed to be untreatable, since it was the only therapy available at that time.