Personality Week 2 Flashcards

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Analytic therapy is oriented toward:

Reconstructing childhood experiences

Developing an in-depth self-understanding

Achieving insight

Identifying and experiencing feelings and memories

All of these (correct)

A major characteristic of the classical psychoanalytic therapist is:

A focus on specific behavior and an objective appraisal of learned patterns of behavior

Openness and self-disclosure

A sense of being anonymous (correct)

A deeply personal and sharing relationship

Feelings of hostility, destructiveness, anger, rage, and hatred are associated with the:

Anal stage (correct)

Oral stage

Genital stage

Phallic stage

As a result of the client/therapist relationship in psychoanalytic therapy:

All of these Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the object-relations view that focuses on separation and individuation?

Mahler Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the relational approach to psychoanalysis?

Therapist anonymity is used to foster the transference relationship Signup and view all the answers

The young adult who adopts his parent's outdated political beliefs to avoid unpleasant feelings of anxiety is an example of:

introjection Signup and view all the answers

The main function of the ego is:

to mediate between the instincts and the surrounding environment Signup and view all the answers

The ego defense mechanism in which a person exhibits behavior that clearly shows signs of reverting to less mature stages is ____?

regression Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship a client has with his or her analyst?

The client is free to express any idea or feeling, no matter how irresponsible, scandalous, politically incorrect, selfish, or infantile Signup and view all the answers

Evidence suggesting the concept of the unconscious includes:

All of these Signup and view all the answers

According to Erickson, the basic struggle of early childhood involves:

autonomy vs.shame and doubt Signup and view all the answers

Because ego and consciousness are not the same, the slogan for psychoanalysis has shifted from 'making the unconscious conscious' to:

'where there was id, let there be ego.' Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are true about the superego except:

It governs, controls and regulates the personality Signup and view all the answers

A person with a ____ personality disorder is characterized by instability, irritability, self-destructive acts, impulsive anger, and extreme mood shifts.

borderline Signup and view all the answers

The basic aim of psychoanalytic therapy is:

to make the unconscious material conscious Signup and view all the answers

Manufacturing 'good' reasons to explain away a bruised ego, or to explain away failures or losses, is known as:

rationalization Signup and view all the answers

A person who unconsciously exhibits overly nice behavior to conceal hostile feelings is probably using which ego defense?

reaction formation Signup and view all the answers

Which statement below is not accurate with regard to the phenomenon of countertransference?

Countertransference reactions are the weakest source of data for understanding the world of the client since they are so biased Signup and view all the answers

In psychoanalytic therapy, how do clients work with their dreams?

They report their dreams and are encouraged to free associate to the elements of the dream Signup and view all the answers

A person experiencing persistent feelings of inadequacy has probably had difficulty attaining a sense of during the stage.

industry; school age Signup and view all the answers

A more flexible variant of psychoanalysis is:

psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy Signup and view all the answers

Jacqueline feels guilty whenever she considers taking a day off from work for personal reasons. Which of the psychic structures postulated by Freud is fueling her guilt feelings?

The superego Signup and view all the answers

Individuals who display exhibitionistic traits, seek attention and admiration from others, and are extremely self-absorbed might have which of the following personality disorders?

narcissistic Signup and view all the answers

A person who is suffering from feelings of alienation and isolation has probably failed to achieve a sense of during the stage of development.

intimacy; young adulthood Signup and view all the answers

It is of paramount importance that therapists develop some level of objectivity and not react defensively and subjectively in the face of:

All of these Signup and view all the answers

The ego defense mechanism that consists of masking perceived weaknesses or developing certain positive traits to make up for limitations is known as:

compensation Signup and view all the answers

In Erikson's view, the major developmental task in adolescence is:

identity vs.role confusion Signup and view all the answers

The process of redirecting sexual energy into some form of socially acceptable behavior is known as:

sublimation Signup and view all the answers

Attributing to others the qualities or traits that are unacceptable to our own ego is best described as:

projection Signup and view all the answers

A person who manages their anxiety by distorting reality and failing to acknowledge painful events is most likely using:

denial Signup and view all the answers

The Electra complex and the Oedipus complex are associated with what psychosexual stage of development?

Phallic stage Signup and view all the answers

If a person becomes fixated in the oral stage of development, later personality problems may include:

All of these Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a component of the brief psychodynamic approaches?

The therapist functioning as a blank slate Signup and view all the answers

Self psychology and object-relations theory emphasize:

All of these Signup and view all the answers

In object-relations theory, later relationships build upon:

the child's search for a reconnection with the mother Signup and view all the answers

The primary aim of time-limited dynamic psychotherapy is to:

change the client's repetitive patterns of relating to others Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are true about a therapist's countertransference reactions except:

They should be avoided Signup and view all the answers

One of the most important Freudian concepts, which consists of pushing unacceptable life events and painful feelings into the unconscious, is:

repression Signup and view all the answers

The technique whereby the analyst explains the meaning of certain behavior is known as:

interpretation Signup and view all the answers

Resolution of sexual conflicts and sex-role identity is a critical function of the:

phallic stage Signup and view all the answers

Freud used the term libido in which of the following ways?

to refer to the energy of all the life instincts Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are a part of Jung's view of development except:

Symbiosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence of the psychosexual stages?

oral/anal/phallic/latency/genital Signup and view all the answers

From a multicultural perspective, classical analysis may:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

The developmental crisis involving initiative vs.guilt occurs during the:

preschool age Signup and view all the answers

In order to meet the goals of psychoanalytic treatment, Rhonda must help her eating disordered clients to:

reduce their symptoms and resolve their internal conflicts Signup and view all the answers

In Freud's view, an individual experiencing neurotic anxiety feels:

he will not be able to control his instincts and will behave inappropriately Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not typically a standard psychoanalytic technique?

Exploration of one's position in the family Signup and view all the answers

Directing energy toward another object or a person (when anxiety is reduced by focusing on a 'safer target') is known as:

displacement Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Analytic Therapy

Focuses on recognizing and experiencing feelings, reconstructing childhood experiences, developing self-understanding, and gaining insight.

Classical Psychoanalytic Therapist

Characterized by a sense of anonymity, allowing for objectivity in therapy.

Psychosexual Stages

Feelings of destructiveness are linked to the anal stage of development.
The Oedipus and Electra complexes occur during the phallic stage.

Client-Therapist Relationship

Clients gain insights into unconscious psychodynamics and recognize links between past experiences and current behaviors.

Object-Relations Theory

Developed by Mahler, emphasizing separation and individuation in relationships.

Relational Approach Misconceptions

Therapist anonymity does not foster the transference relationship; the approach values mutual subjectivity.

Ego Functions

The primary role of the ego is mediating between instincts and the environment.

Defense Mechanisms

Regression involves reverting to less mature behaviors in response to stress.
Rationalization explains away egos bruised by failures or losses.
Reaction formation masks hostile feelings with overly nice behaviors.

Countertransference

Therapists must monitor their feelings to improve understanding of clients, despite the potential biases of countertransference.

Importance of Dreams

In psychoanalytic therapy, clients report dreams and engage in free association with dream elements.

Erikson's Developmental Struggles

Key struggles in early childhood include autonomy versus shame and doubt, while adolescence focuses on identity versus role confusion.

Superego

Represents internalized standards of parents and society, governing personality and inhibiting id impulses.

Personality Disorders

Borderline personality disorder is marked by instability and impulsive behaviors.
Narcissistic personality disorder involves self-absorption and a need for admiration.

Therapy Goals

The main aim is to bring unconscious material to conscious awareness and to redirect energy from maladaptive behaviors to socially acceptable ones (sublimation).

Jung's Contributions

Important concepts include the collective unconscious and individuation, but symbiosis is not part of his developmental view.

Psychoanalytic Techniques

Key techniques include free association and interpretation, but not family position exploration.

Multicultural Considerations

Classical analysis may overlook important cultural dynamics, discouraging clients from backgrounds that prefer more directive approaches.

Developmental Crises

Initiative versus guilt occurs in early childhood (preschool age), while intimacy versus isolation is critical in young adulthood.

Treatment Focus in Psychoanalysis

Clients are guided to resolve internal conflicts and reduce symptoms related to their difficulties.

Neurotic Anxiety

Defined by fears of losing control over instincts, potentially leading to inappropriate behaviors.

Displacement

A defense mechanism where anxiety is redirected to a safer target or object, providing relief from emotional distress.

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Personality Week 2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Analytic therapy is oriented toward:

A major characteristic of the classical psychoanalytic therapist is:

Feelings of hostility, destructiveness, anger, rage, and hatred are associated with the:

As a result of the client/therapist relationship in psychoanalytic therapy:

Who developed the object-relations view that focuses on separation and individuation?

Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the relational approach to psychoanalysis?

The young adult who adopts his parent's outdated political beliefs to avoid unpleasant feelings of anxiety is an example of:

The main function of the ego is:

The ego defense mechanism in which a person exhibits behavior that clearly shows signs of reverting to less mature stages is ____?

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship a client has with his or her analyst?

Evidence suggesting the concept of the unconscious includes:

According to Erickson, the basic struggle of early childhood involves:

Because ego and consciousness are not the same, the slogan for psychoanalysis has shifted from 'making the unconscious conscious' to:

All of the following are true about the superego except:

A person with a ____ personality disorder is characterized by instability, irritability, self-destructive acts, impulsive anger, and extreme mood shifts.

The basic aim of psychoanalytic therapy is:

Manufacturing 'good' reasons to explain away a bruised ego, or to explain away failures or losses, is known as:

A person who unconsciously exhibits overly nice behavior to conceal hostile feelings is probably using which ego defense?

Which statement below is not accurate with regard to the phenomenon of countertransference?

In psychoanalytic therapy, how do clients work with their dreams?

A person experiencing persistent feelings of inadequacy has probably had difficulty attaining a sense of ____ during the ____ stage.

A more flexible variant of psychoanalysis is:

Jacqueline feels guilty whenever she considers taking a day off from work for personal reasons. Which of the psychic structures postulated by Freud is fueling her guilt feelings?

Individuals who display exhibitionistic traits, seek attention and admiration from others, and are extremely self-absorbed might have which of the following personality disorders?

A person who is suffering from feelings of alienation and isolation has probably failed to achieve a sense of ____ during the ____ stage of development.

It is of paramount importance that therapists develop some level of objectivity and not react defensively and subjectively in the face of:

The ego defense mechanism that consists of masking perceived weaknesses or developing certain positive traits to make up for limitations is known as:

In Erikson's view, the major developmental task in adolescence is:

The process of redirecting sexual energy into some form of socially acceptable behavior is known as:

Attributing to others the qualities or traits that are unacceptable to our own ego is best described as:

A person who manages their anxiety by distorting reality and failing to acknowledge painful events is most likely using:

The Electra complex and the Oedipus complex are associated with what psychosexual stage of development?

If a person becomes fixated in the oral stage of development, later personality problems may include:

Which of the following is not a component of the brief psychodynamic approaches?

Self psychology and object-relations theory emphasize:

In object-relations theory, later relationships build upon:

The primary aim of time-limited dynamic psychotherapy is to:

All of the following are true about a therapist's countertransference reactions except:

One of the most important Freudian concepts, which consists of pushing unacceptable life events and painful feelings into the unconscious, is:

The technique whereby the analyst explains the meaning of certain behavior is known as:

Resolution of sexual conflicts and sex-role identity is a critical function of the:

Freud used the term libido in which of the following ways?

All of the following are a part of Jung's view of development except:

What is the correct sequence of the psychosexual stages?

From a multicultural perspective, classical analysis may:

The developmental crisis involving initiative vs.guilt occurs during the:

In order to meet the goals of psychoanalytic treatment, Rhonda must help her eating disordered clients to:

In Freud's view, an individual experiencing neurotic anxiety feels:

Which of the following is not typically a standard psychoanalytic technique?

Directing energy toward another object or a person (when anxiety is reduced by focusing on a 'safer target') is known as:

Study Notes

Analytic Therapy

Classical Psychoanalytic Therapist

Psychosexual Stages

Client-Therapist Relationship

Object-Relations Theory

Relational Approach Misconceptions

Ego Functions

Defense Mechanisms

Countertransference

Importance of Dreams

Erikson's Developmental Struggles

Superego

Personality Disorders

Therapy Goals

Jung's Contributions

Psychoanalytic Techniques

Multicultural Considerations

Developmental Crises

Treatment Focus in Psychoanalysis

Neurotic Anxiety

Displacement

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