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Analytic therapy is oriented toward:
Analytic therapy is oriented toward:
A major characteristic of the classical psychoanalytic therapist is:
A major characteristic of the classical psychoanalytic therapist is:
Feelings of hostility, destructiveness, anger, rage, and hatred are associated with the:
Feelings of hostility, destructiveness, anger, rage, and hatred are associated with the:
As a result of the client/therapist relationship in psychoanalytic therapy:
As a result of the client/therapist relationship in psychoanalytic therapy:
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Who developed the object-relations view that focuses on separation and individuation?
Who developed the object-relations view that focuses on separation and individuation?
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Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the relational approach to psychoanalysis?
Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the relational approach to psychoanalysis?
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The young adult who adopts his parent's outdated political beliefs to avoid unpleasant feelings of anxiety is an example of:
The young adult who adopts his parent's outdated political beliefs to avoid unpleasant feelings of anxiety is an example of:
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The main function of the ego is:
The main function of the ego is:
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The ego defense mechanism in which a person exhibits behavior that clearly shows signs of reverting to less mature stages is ____?
The ego defense mechanism in which a person exhibits behavior that clearly shows signs of reverting to less mature stages is ____?
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Which of the following statements is true about the relationship a client has with his or her analyst?
Which of the following statements is true about the relationship a client has with his or her analyst?
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Evidence suggesting the concept of the unconscious includes:
Evidence suggesting the concept of the unconscious includes:
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According to Erickson, the basic struggle of early childhood involves:
According to Erickson, the basic struggle of early childhood involves:
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Because ego and consciousness are not the same, the slogan for psychoanalysis has shifted from 'making the unconscious conscious' to:
Because ego and consciousness are not the same, the slogan for psychoanalysis has shifted from 'making the unconscious conscious' to:
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All of the following are true about the superego except:
All of the following are true about the superego except:
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A person with a ____ personality disorder is characterized by instability, irritability, self-destructive acts, impulsive anger, and extreme mood shifts.
A person with a ____ personality disorder is characterized by instability, irritability, self-destructive acts, impulsive anger, and extreme mood shifts.
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The basic aim of psychoanalytic therapy is:
The basic aim of psychoanalytic therapy is:
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Manufacturing 'good' reasons to explain away a bruised ego, or to explain away failures or losses, is known as:
Manufacturing 'good' reasons to explain away a bruised ego, or to explain away failures or losses, is known as:
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A person who unconsciously exhibits overly nice behavior to conceal hostile feelings is probably using which ego defense?
A person who unconsciously exhibits overly nice behavior to conceal hostile feelings is probably using which ego defense?
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Which statement below is not accurate with regard to the phenomenon of countertransference?
Which statement below is not accurate with regard to the phenomenon of countertransference?
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In psychoanalytic therapy, how do clients work with their dreams?
In psychoanalytic therapy, how do clients work with their dreams?
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A person experiencing persistent feelings of inadequacy has probably had difficulty attaining a sense of ____ during the ____ stage.
A person experiencing persistent feelings of inadequacy has probably had difficulty attaining a sense of ____ during the ____ stage.
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A more flexible variant of psychoanalysis is:
A more flexible variant of psychoanalysis is:
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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?
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?
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Individuals who display exhibitionistic traits, seek attention and admiration from others, and are extremely self-absorbed might have which of the following personality disorders?
Individuals who display exhibitionistic traits, seek attention and admiration from others, and are extremely self-absorbed might have which of the following personality disorders?
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A person who is suffering from feelings of alienation and isolation has probably failed to achieve a sense of ____ during the ____ stage of development.
A person who is suffering from feelings of alienation and isolation has probably failed to achieve a sense of ____ during the ____ stage of development.
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It is of paramount importance that therapists develop some level of objectivity and not react defensively and subjectively in the face of:
It is of paramount importance that therapists develop some level of objectivity and not react defensively and subjectively in the face of:
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The ego defense mechanism that consists of masking perceived weaknesses or developing certain positive traits to make up for limitations is known as:
The ego defense mechanism that consists of masking perceived weaknesses or developing certain positive traits to make up for limitations is known as:
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In Erikson's view, the major developmental task in adolescence is:
In Erikson's view, the major developmental task in adolescence is:
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The process of redirecting sexual energy into some form of socially acceptable behavior is known as:
The process of redirecting sexual energy into some form of socially acceptable behavior is known as:
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Attributing to others the qualities or traits that are unacceptable to our own ego is best described as:
Attributing to others the qualities or traits that are unacceptable to our own ego is best described as:
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A person who manages their anxiety by distorting reality and failing to acknowledge painful events is most likely using:
A person who manages their anxiety by distorting reality and failing to acknowledge painful events is most likely using:
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The Electra complex and the Oedipus complex are associated with what psychosexual stage of development?
The Electra complex and the Oedipus complex are associated with what psychosexual stage of development?
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If a person becomes fixated in the oral stage of development, later personality problems may include:
If a person becomes fixated in the oral stage of development, later personality problems may include:
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Which of the following is not a component of the brief psychodynamic approaches?
Which of the following is not a component of the brief psychodynamic approaches?
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Self psychology and object-relations theory emphasize:
Self psychology and object-relations theory emphasize:
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In object-relations theory, later relationships build upon:
In object-relations theory, later relationships build upon:
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The primary aim of time-limited dynamic psychotherapy is to:
The primary aim of time-limited dynamic psychotherapy is to:
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All of the following are true about a therapist's countertransference reactions except:
All of the following are true about a therapist's countertransference reactions except:
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One of the most important Freudian concepts, which consists of pushing unacceptable life events and painful feelings into the unconscious, is:
One of the most important Freudian concepts, which consists of pushing unacceptable life events and painful feelings into the unconscious, is:
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The technique whereby the analyst explains the meaning of certain behavior is known as:
The technique whereby the analyst explains the meaning of certain behavior is known as:
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Resolution of sexual conflicts and sex-role identity is a critical function of the:
Resolution of sexual conflicts and sex-role identity is a critical function of the:
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Freud used the term libido in which of the following ways?
Freud used the term libido in which of the following ways?
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All of the following are a part of Jung's view of development except:
All of the following are a part of Jung's view of development except:
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What is the correct sequence of the psychosexual stages?
What is the correct sequence of the psychosexual stages?
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From a multicultural perspective, classical analysis may:
From a multicultural perspective, classical analysis may:
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The developmental crisis involving initiative vs.guilt occurs during the:
The developmental crisis involving initiative vs.guilt occurs during the:
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In order to meet the goals of psychoanalytic treatment, Rhonda must help her eating disordered clients to:
In order to meet the goals of psychoanalytic treatment, Rhonda must help her eating disordered clients to:
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In Freud's view, an individual experiencing neurotic anxiety feels:
In Freud's view, an individual experiencing neurotic anxiety feels:
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Which of the following is not typically a standard psychoanalytic technique?
Which of the following is not typically a standard psychoanalytic technique?
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Directing energy toward another object or a person (when anxiety is reduced by focusing on a 'safer target') is known as:
Directing energy toward another object or a person (when anxiety is reduced by focusing on a 'safer target') is known as:
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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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