Defense Mechanisms and Psychosocial Development: The Ego and the Mechanisms of Defense
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Defense Mechanisms and Psychosocial Development: The Ego and the Mechanisms of Defense

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What is the main focus of the oral stage in psychosexual development?

Eating and sucking

According to Anna Freud, what should be the focus of treatment in psychoanalysis?

Ego and id

Which defense mechanism involves taking on the characteristics of others?

Identification

At what age does the genital stage of psychosexual development begin?

<p>12 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychologist believed that emotional issues are handled indirectly through abstract thought?

<p>Anna Freud</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of psychosexual development does the focus of sexual gratification shift from the anal region to the genital area?

<p>Phallic stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ego psychologist emphasized that the ego plays a significant role in human development?

<p>Erik Erikson</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the anal stage of psychosexual development?

<p>Main source of pleasure in the anal area</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which defense mechanism involves explaining away poor performance or failures?

<p>Rationalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective emphasizes the importance of childhood experiences in shaping adult personality?

<p>Humanistic-existential perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychotherapy perspective focuses on unconscious psychological processes as a key element?

<p>Psychodynamic perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of humanistic-existential therapy?

<p>Focus on self-awareness and personal growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective values self-actualization and personal growth as primary therapeutic goals?

<p>Humanistic-existential perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is associated with the development of the rational emotive perspective in psychotherapy?

<p>Albert Ellis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychotherapy approach emphasizes the importance of cognitive processes in behavior change?

<p>Rational emotive perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

In humanistic-existential therapy, what is the significance of the therapist-client relationship?

<p>It is central and crucial for growth and healing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychotherapy modality focuses on exploring subjective human experiences and perceptions?

<p>Phenomenological perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates humanistic-existential therapy from cognitive-behavioral therapy?

<p>Prioritization of self-awareness and personal growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept does the humanistic-existential perspective primarily revolve around?

<p>Self-awareness and personal growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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