Therapeutic Models and Nursing Practice: Psychoanalytic Model

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What is the main characteristic of the latent stage according to the passage?

The sexual energy is sublimated into intellectual pursuits.

The sexual energy is fully expressed and satisfied.

The sexual energy is repressed or dormant. (correct)

The sexual energy is redirected towards physical activities.

What is the primary purpose of the preconscious level of awareness according to the passage?

To repress unacceptable thoughts and memories.

To control the information that enters the conscious mind. (correct)

To store readily accessible memories.

To allow for the recall of any thought or memory.

Which of the following is an example of a Freudian slip provided in the passage?

A person readily recalls their address when asked, even though they were not consciously thinking about it.

A man accidentally uses a former girlfriend's name when referring to his current girlfriend. (correct)

A person becomes angry at their mother and represses this feeling in their unconscious.

A person is aware of feeling tired and not sleeping well the previous night.

According to the passage, what is the primary function of the unconscious mind?

To be the source of human behavior and a reservoir for thoughts and memories. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the genital stage according to the passage?

To seek ways of satisfying sexual impulses in dyadic relationships. Signup and view all the answers

According to Sigmund Freud's theory of psychosexual development, which stage is focused on the child's pleasure around the anus?

Anal stage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the five stages in Sigmund Freud's theory of psychosexual development?

Genital stage Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of Freud's psychosexual development theory does the child derive pleasure from their genitalia?

Phallic stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of pleasure and satisfaction during the oral stage of Freud's psychosexual development theory?

The mouth Signup and view all the answers

Which defense mechanism involves subconsciously blocking out undesirable ideas or impulses?

Repression Signup and view all the answers

A child who resorts to bedwetting or thumb-sucking during periods of stress is exhibiting which defense mechanism?

Regression Signup and view all the answers

If a man acts overly aggressive to conceal his insecurities about masculinity, which defense mechanism is he employing?

Reaction formation Signup and view all the answers

A woman who extols the virtues of abstinence despite having a substance use disorder is an example of which defense mechanism?

Reaction formation Signup and view all the answers

Which defense mechanism involves recalling a traumatic event without experiencing the associated emotions?

Isolation Signup and view all the answers

In the context of defense mechanisms, which one involves avoiding experiencing emotions by reverting disturbing impulses through contrary actions?

Undoing Signup and view all the answers

When unwanted feelings are displaced onto another person, appearing as a threat from the external world, which defense mechanism is being described?

Projection Signup and view all the answers

Which defense mechanism is characterized by the unconscious adoption of thoughts or personality traits of others?

Introjection Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario where a person consciously takes a community advocacy role supporting equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals despite subconsciously believing they are abnormal, which defense mechanism is at play?