Exam 5: Psychodynamic Theories

In Psychoanalytic theory, the primary impetus for behavior arises from instinctual, sexual, and drives.

A way of conceptualizing interpersonal relations and extending psychoanalytic thinking into the interpersonal realm is

The primary application of Attachment Theory is generally used in social work practice with

Fromm theorized that although individuals crave freedom, anxiety causes the individual to retreat from freedom. Which of the following is not one of the primary ways Fromm suggest we escape the anxiety caused by freedom?

In Freud's psychosexual development model, the phallic stage is sometimes termed the

According to Freud, the component of the psyche which is likened to conscience is

The term 'individual psychology' resembles the systems theory emphasis on

Psychodynamic theories focus on assumptions about the individual and the internal determinants of behavior, which social systems theory stems from assumptions about

The innate altruism of humans to help others and improve society was posited by Adler as

Many of the neurotic patterns noted by Horney can be found in current diagnostic criteria for what are called personality disorders. Describe the three patterns and relate each of them to currently recognized personality disorders.

What is the historical importance of psychoanalytic theory to social work?

The theories summarized in this chapter deal with the behavior of the individual. What implications do these theories have in understanding human social behaviors and use of social systems theory?

Select a community and a community issue. Apply Adler's concept of social interest to the identified issue. How does this concept impact social work practice in your selected community issue?

In Psychoanalytic theory, the absence of well-being is recognized as

The defense mechanism of avoiding anxiety by reverting to an earlier stage of development is

The individual theories addressed in this chapter are

According to Horney, the more an individual strives to be perfect, the more the individual becomes alienated from their actual self. This is the theory of

Fromm proposed a typology of personality that also reflected the influence of the family as well as the economic determinants of culture that shape both the person and the family. The six types of personality are: receptive orientation, exploitative orientation, hoarding orientation, marketing orientation, necrophilous orientation, and productive orientation. Select two of these types and explain how the current economic situation influences today's family.

The pleasure principle states that organisms seek pleasure and

According to Jung, the individual develops a mask to protect the psyche from injury due to interactions with the world. This mask is known as