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What is resistance in the context of psychoanalysis?
What is resistance in the context of psychoanalysis?
- The refusal of patients to engage in any form of therapy
- The avoidance of discussing uncomfortable topics by patients (correct)
- The emotional connection a patient feels towards the therapist
- A technique used by therapists to redirect conversations
What does transference refer to in psychoanalysis?
What does transference refer to in psychoanalysis?
- The therapist's emotional feelings towards the patient
- The process of repetition in therapeutic sessions
- The historical context of the patient's family relationships
- The patient's intense emotional feelings towards the analyst (correct)
How is countertransference defined?
How is countertransference defined?
- The patient's influence on the therapist's feelings
- The analyst's emotional withdrawal from the patient
- The therapist's emotional responses towards the client (correct)
- The patient’s transference towards their past relationships
What is the primary focus of behavioral therapies?
What is the primary focus of behavioral therapies?
What is the term used for the process of emotional release associated with confronting unconscious conflicts?
What is the term used for the process of emotional release associated with confronting unconscious conflicts?
What role does insight play in the therapeutic process?
What role does insight play in the therapeutic process?
How do unhealthy family relationships relate to psychoanalysis?
How do unhealthy family relationships relate to psychoanalysis?
What is a common misconception about behavior and therapy?
What is a common misconception about behavior and therapy?
What is a common symptom of avoidant personality disorder?
What is a common symptom of avoidant personality disorder?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with avoidant personality disorder?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with avoidant personality disorder?
How can avoidant personality disorder typically manifest in childhood?
How can avoidant personality disorder typically manifest in childhood?
What is a key trait of dependent personality disorder?
What is a key trait of dependent personality disorder?
Which symptom is linked to dependent personality disorder?
Which symptom is linked to dependent personality disorder?
What common background experiences might contribute to the development of avoidant personality disorder?
What common background experiences might contribute to the development of avoidant personality disorder?
What is often observed in individuals with dependent personality disorder regarding their behavior?
What is often observed in individuals with dependent personality disorder regarding their behavior?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of avoidant personality disorder?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of avoidant personality disorder?
How are members of the ingroup typically perceived?
How are members of the ingroup typically perceived?
What is a potential negative outcome of high group cohesion as suggested by Irving Janis?
What is a potential negative outcome of high group cohesion as suggested by Irving Janis?
Which scenario is most likely to lead to groupthink?
Which scenario is most likely to lead to groupthink?
What effect does groupthink have on decision-makers within a group?
What effect does groupthink have on decision-makers within a group?
What is a characteristic behavior of groups experiencing groupthink?
What is a characteristic behavior of groups experiencing groupthink?
What major decision-making failure is cited as an example of groupthink?
What major decision-making failure is cited as an example of groupthink?
Which of the following statements best describes social loafing?
Which of the following statements best describes social loafing?
How do perceptions of ingroup and outgroup members typically influence social dynamics?
How do perceptions of ingroup and outgroup members typically influence social dynamics?
What does the self-serving bias involve regarding an individual's perception of their actions?
What does the self-serving bias involve regarding an individual's perception of their actions?
Which of the following is an example of self-serving bias?
Which of the following is an example of self-serving bias?
What is the primary focus of counterfactual thinking?
What is the primary focus of counterfactual thinking?
How can upward counterfactual thinking affect a person's emotions?
How can upward counterfactual thinking affect a person's emotions?
Which of the following best describes social influence?
Which of the following best describes social influence?
What can negative feelings associated with upward counterfactual thinking lead to?
What can negative feelings associated with upward counterfactual thinking lead to?
Which statement about downward counterfactual thinking is accurate?
Which statement about downward counterfactual thinking is accurate?
What is a key factor affecting social influence?
What is a key factor affecting social influence?
What does transparency in counseling primarily entail?
What does transparency in counseling primarily entail?
Which concept prevents rambling during client discussions?
Which concept prevents rambling during client discussions?
What is essential for a nurturing counseling environment?
What is essential for a nurturing counseling environment?
How do counselors serve as role models in therapy?
How do counselors serve as role models in therapy?
What aspect differentiates self-disclosure from congruency in therapy?
What aspect differentiates self-disclosure from congruency in therapy?
When is self-disclosure considered potentially beneficial in therapy?
When is self-disclosure considered potentially beneficial in therapy?
What allows clients to discover and express their positive core?
What allows clients to discover and express their positive core?
What is a potential drawback of a counselor's self-disclosure?
What is a potential drawback of a counselor's self-disclosure?
Study Notes
Avoidant Personality Disorder
- Characterized by social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
- Also referred to as Anxious Personality Disorder.
- Common symptoms include extreme shyness, sensitivity to criticism, low self-esteem, and self-imposed social isolation.
- Individuals express a desire for closeness but struggle to form relationships outside their immediate family.
- Causes may involve genetic, personality, psychodynamic factors, and chronic experiences of parental criticism.
- Traits often emerge in childhood, with excessive shyness and fear of new people or situations.
Dependent Personality Disorder
- Known as Asthenic Personality Disorder, marked by profound psychological dependence on others.
- Long-term condition leading to submissive behavior and acute fear of separation from others.
- Symptoms include chronic needy behavior, excessive reliance on others for advice and approval, low self-esteem, and inability to make decisions independently.
Transference and Countertransference
- Transference: Patient's emotional reactions towards the analyst reflect past significant relationships, aiding in conflict resolution.
- Countertransference: Therapist's emotional responses to the client, crucial for emotional regulation and understanding client needs in therapy.
Insight, Interpretation, and Working Through
- The therapeutic process involves insights leading to emotional reactions (abreaction) that facilitate catharsis.
- Working through interpretations is critical for therapy success, helping clients confront and resolve unconscious conflicts.
Behavioral Therapy Insights
- Grounded in principles of reinforcement and extinction, focusing on current behaviors and learned patterns.
- Emphasizes transparency, allowing therapists to express both positive and negative feelings about clients.
- Concreteness: Therapists maintain focus on specific events and feelings to prevent rambling, enhancing effective communication.
Self-Disclosure in Therapy
- Self-disclosure should be relevant to the client’s experiences, occasionally helping to solidify the therapeutic relationship.
- The appropriateness of self-disclosure varies, becoming important when addressing client requests or feelings.
Self-Serving Bias
- Refers to the tendency to perceive personal actions as justified while viewing similar actions by others as negative.
- Examples include overestimating intelligence, attributing success solely to personal talent, and blaming external factors for failures.
Counterfactual Thinking
- Involves imagining alternative scenarios to past events, influencing feelings of regret, envy, or satisfaction based on hypothetical outcomes.
- Can provide insights for future strategies by reflecting on ways to achieve better results.
Social Influence
- Encompasses efforts by individuals to change others’ behaviors, integrating concepts of social norms, conformity, and obedience.
- In-group vs. out-group perceptions significantly impact social interactions, with in-groups viewed more favorably.
Group Influence on Decision-Making
- Processes like social facilitation, social loafing, and group polarization describe dynamics in teamwork.
- Groupthink: A phenomenon where the desire for group cohesion leads to irrational decision-making, often seen in homogeneous, isolated groups.
- Historical example: The Vietnam War escalation, driven by groupthink among U.S. advisors, resulted in significant loss and miscalculation of outcomes.
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This quiz provides an overview of Avoidant Personality Disorder, also known as Anxious Personality Disorder. It covers typical behavioral patterns such as social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to criticism. Test your understanding of its symptoms and implications.
