Psychodynamic Therapy and Ego Psychology Quiz

Questions and Answers

What primary goal does psychodynamic psychotherapy aim to achieve?

Increasing self-esteem

Enhancing cognitive behavior

Making the unconscious conscious (correct)

Improving social skills

Which of the following best describes the 'blank screen' role of the therapist in psychodynamic psychotherapy?

The therapist reveals little personal information (correct)

The therapist provides extensive feedback on therapy progress

The therapist shares personal anecdotes

The therapist actively participates in discussions

What does the defense mechanism of displacement involve?

Transferring feelings from one person to another

Shifting impulses toward a safer target (correct)

Avoiding uncomfortable topics

Transforming latent content into manifest content

What is meant by 'interpretation' in psychodynamic psychotherapy?

The therapist's formulation of connections between unconscious material and client behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is 'countertransference' in the context of psychodynamic psychotherapy?

The therapist's emotional reactions to the client Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the unconscious thoughts and feelings represented by a dream?

Latent content Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of psychosexual development is characterized by control issues?

Anal stage Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'resistance' refer to in psychodynamic psychotherapy?

Client behavior that hinders discussion of certain topics Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a Freudian slip?

Using a word that reveals hidden feelings Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of interpersonal therapy (IPT)?

Emphasizing interpersonal relationships in therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the psychodynamic approach to clinical psychology?

Making the unconscious conscious Signup and view all the answers

In psychodynamic psychotherapy, what does the term 'repression' refer to?

Blocking awareness of conflicts between id and superego Signup and view all the answers

What is sublimation in the context of psychodynamic psychotherapy?

Redirecting id impulses for societal benefit Signup and view all the answers

What does 'transference' involve in psychodynamic therapy?

Projection of past relationships onto the therapist Signup and view all the answers

During which psychosexual developmental stage might issues of dependency emerge?

Oral stage Signup and view all the answers

What does the defense mechanism of projection entail?

Attributing one's own impulses to others Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'working through' in psychodynamic therapy?

Reevaluation of interpretations over time Signup and view all the answers

What defines the 'phallic stage' in psychosexual development?

Conflict related to self-worth Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Psychodynamic Therapy Concepts

Ego Psychology: Emphasizes adaptive tendencies of the ego rather than the pleasure-driven id.
Allegiance Effects: Researchers' biases affecting psychotherapy empirical outcomes.
Psychosexual Stages: Key developmental stages include the anal stage (control issues) and oral stage (dependency issues).
Fixation: Unsuccessful resolution of developmental psychological tasks can lead to personality problems.
Free Association: Clients express thoughts freely without censorship, revealing unconscious material.
"Blank Screen" Role: Therapists maintain neutrality by revealing little personal information, encouraging transference.
Freudian Slips: Mistakes in speech or action attributed to unconscious motivations.
Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Typically lasts about six months, focusing on efficient therapy.
Countertransference: Therapists' unconscious reactions to clients, impacting the therapeutic relationship.

Defense Mechanisms

Defense Mechanisms: Techniques employed by the ego to mediate conflicts between the id and superego.
Displacement: Redirecting an impulse from the id toward a safer object or target.
Repression: Keeping unconscious conflict between id and superego out of conscious awareness.
Projection: Attributing one's own id impulses to others.
Reaction Formation: Opposing behaviors that counteract the original id impulses.
Sublimation: Redirecting id impulses in ways that benefit others socially.

Dream Analysis

Dream Work: Transforming latent content (raw thoughts) to manifest content (plot remembered).
Interpretation: Therapists connect unconscious material with client behaviors during therapy.

Interpersonal Dynamics

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): Manualized form of psychodynamic therapy focusing on relationships, effective for treating depression.
Object Relations: Examines relationships with internalized significant figures instead of just conflicts.
Self-Psychology: Highlights parental roles in self-development and the evolution of narcissism.

Unconscious Processes

Unconscious: Mental processes outside awareness; crucial to psychodynamic theory.
Insight: A primary goal of therapy is to bring awareness to unconscious processes.
Resistance: Client behaviors that obstruct exploration of sensitive topics.
Working Through: A process of revisiting and re-evaluating insights throughout therapy.
Transference: Clients project feelings and expectations of past figures onto the therapist.

Other Key Concepts

Superego: Represents internalized societal rules and moral standards.
Id: The instinctual, pleasure-seeking part of the mind.
Ego: Balances demands of the id, superego, and reality, managing inner conflict.
Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP): Focuses on creating a corrective therapeutic relationship.

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Test your understanding of the demands of reality and the role of the ego in psychodynamic therapy. This quiz covers defense mechanisms and the adaptive tendencies of the ego, providing insights into outcome research in psychotherapy. Perfect for psychology students and professionals.