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Murray has been diagnosed with social anxiety. His therapist's practice aligns closely with the psychological theory of abnormality that focuses on psychodynamic explanations of psychological disorders. Which explanation is Murray's therapist MOST likely to give to explain Murray's social anxiety? Murray's interactions with people were punished when they resulted in embarrassment Murray expresses an unusually high level of neuroticism and introversion. Murray subconsciously expects people to leave him since he was abandoned by his father. Murray's thought process is illogical in that he believes no one will find him likeable.

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Correct answer and explanation: option c. Psychodynamic theory focus on psychopathology deriving from childhood experiences, interpersonal family relationships, and unaware conflicts.

Wrong answer and explanation: Option A explains the behaviorist perspective. Option B talks about trait personality theory. Option Dtalks about maladaptive thought patterns[cognitive perspective]