Psychoanalytic Therapy Quiz

To make the unconscious conscious, increasing awareness and self-insight, strengthening the ego, leading to personality change.

Deterministic, driven by life (pleasure, survival, sex) and death (aggression) instincts.

Intensive, long-term therapy with frequent sessions emphasizing interpretations and less supportive interventions.

Intensive but shorter therapy compared to Classical psychoanalysis. Emphasizes the here-and-now relationship with more supportive interventions.

Frequent use of interpretations by the therapist during Classical Psychoanalysis to reveal unconscious meanings

More focus on empathy, support, suggestions within psychodynamic therapy, compared to classical psychoanalysis' minimal support.

A more relaxed and less rigid level of adjustment in classical psychoanalysis aimed at exploring unconscious conflicts and emotions

Focus on the present interaction between therapist and client. Relatively more important in psychodynamic therapy compared to classical psychoanalysis.

Avoidance of self-disclosure by the therapist to preserve the transference of feelings within classical psychoanalysis.

Avoid making significant life changes during therapy.

Transferring feelings from past relationships to the therapist.

Therapist's emotional reactions to the client, often influenced by the client's transference.

Process of repeatedly exploring unconscious material and defenses.

During therapy, defenses are loosened to uncover unconscious conflicts.

Hidden, unresolved issues from past experiences affecting present behavior.

Conflicts stemming from difficulties during childhood that haven't been resolved.

Therapist's neutral stance in analysis to encourage transference.

Classical psychoanalysis focuses on the external relationship between client & therapist, while relational psychonalysis emphasizes the dynamic therapeutic relationship itself.

A perspective in psychotherapy emphasizing the importance of the therapist-client relationship in understanding and treating mental health issues. Also known as intersubjectivity.

The therapist's role in contemporary relational psychoanalysis, where they are actively involved in the therapeutic relationship while also observing and interpreting its dynamics.

The interplay of transference and countertransference in the therapeutic relationship. The client's projections of past relationships onto the therapist and the therapist's emotional responses to the client.

A therapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional patterns in relationships by focusing on the client's early attachment experiences and how they influence their current relationships.

A mental blueprint based on early childhood experiences with caregivers that shapes how individuals interact with others throughout life.

A shift in focus from biological drives to the development and functioning of the ego. It emphasizes how the ego functions autonomously, influencing abilities like intelligence and motor skills, and explores the role of ego defense mechanisms in coping.

Unconscious strategies used by the ego to protect itself from anxiety and conflict. These mechanisms can help with immediate coping but may become maladaptive when used excessively.

Erikson's theory of development, which emphasizes the social and cultural influences on personality development throughout the lifespan. Each stage presents a unique crisis requiring resolution.

A type of therapy that focuses on early childhood experiences (pre-Oedipal) with caregivers. It highlights the impact of these relationships on current interpersonal relationships and seeks to replace negative object representations with more positive ones.

According to Fairbairn, libido is not primarily driven by pleasure seeking, but by the desire for interpersonal connection and the need for healthy relationships.

A theory focusing on the development of a cohesive sense of self through empathic mirroring and idealizing responses by caregivers.

In Self-Psychology, these are intentional moments where the therapist does not perfectly mirror or idealize the client, facilitating self-reflection and the development of a more realistic and resilient self-image.

The client's unconscious attempt to re-engage with the therapist seeking the mirroring and idealizing responses they lacked in childhood. These are opportunities to work through unmet needs and heal past wounds.

A consistent pattern of procedures in psychoanalysis, including scheduled meetings, therapist anonymity, clear boundaries, and a focus on interpreting deviations from these norms.

The fundamental rule in psychoanalysis where the client says whatever comes to mind, uncensored, allowing unconscious material to surface.

The therapist's role in identifying and explaining the meaning of client's behavior, thoughts, and feelings, aiming to uncover unconscious material and facilitate self-understanding.

Examining the manifest content (what the dream appears to be) to uncover the latent content (underlying meaning) through free association, revealing unconscious material and insights.

The client's reluctance to bring unconscious material into awareness, often manifested as avoidance, forgetting, or blocking during therapy, reflecting unconscious defenses against anxiety.

The client unconsciously projects feelings and attitudes from past relationships onto the therapist, providing valuable insight into their interpersonal patterns and unconscious conflicts.

A key technique in psychoanalysis where the therapist points out and helps the client understand transference, allowing them to gain conscious awareness and modify long-standing behavioral patterns.

A newer perspective on dreams that recognizes they are not solely about repressed material but can also be messages or warnings about potential problems in the client's life.

Using the client's responses to interpretations as a guide for how deeply to delve into unconscious material during therapy, ensuring the interpretation is appropriate and beneficial.

To accelerate the process of uncovering unconscious material, enhance ego strength, and enable the client to integrate new insights into their conscious awareness, leading to self-understanding and change.