Exam 11: Psychotherapies I

A therapist that does not hide behind a mask of professionalism is considered to be showing:

Pavi reports that his boss dislikes him. His therapist says that he is using a defense mechanism called ______ and that, actually, Pavi he most likely dislikes his boss.

Moshe tends to be the kind of person that understands his own and other's emotions and tries to arrive at solutions that are good for everyone. According to Satir's work he shows which interaction style?

Dangelo doesn't like his new girlfriend's best friend at all but he is actually friendlier to her than almost any of his girlfriend's other friends. This is an example of which defense mechanism?

If you think of Freud's concept of the theory of topography as an iceberg, the bulk of thinking would be under the water, representing the:

Tamar seems unable to be self-criticizing, generally does not constructively participate, and tends to diffuse responsibility. According to Satir's work he shows which interaction style?

Moira had a bad day at work and comes home and yells at her significant other. Freud would argue this is an example of which defense mechanism?

Briefly discuss the primary assumptions and principals of psychoanalytic treatment.

An example of the input output model is:

In the theory of topography, or the notion that there are layers to cognition, the layer that would be things the person is unaware of but of which they could be made aware is the:

Nadine's mother asks her to pick up milk on the way home from school but she forgets. Freud would argue that this is a goal-directed behavior, and perhaps she is being passive aggressive as she is mad at her mother. This is an example of:

Yasmine was aggressed against but she "identifies with her aggressor" and, in fact, may become an aggressor herself. Freud would argue this is due to which defense mechanism?

Kelton is feeling very aggressive so he goes to the gym and boxes with others. This is an example of which defense mechanism?

Latrell tends not to take situations seriously and doesn't actively participate in dealing with critical issues. According to Satir's work he shows which interaction style?

Briefly describe systems therapy. When would systems therapy be appropriate? Provide an example in your answer.

Many Freudian terms have been renamed and reconceptualized as of late. For example, today, repression may be viewed as:

The idea that the therapist should accept the patient as they are and view them as a worthwhile person no matter what is known as:

An innate drive that moves people and involves ideas about what is good and bad for them is:

When a therapist points out that a patient seems to be having issues expressing ideas it is a component of _____ in psychoanalytic theory.

List and describe at least six defense mechanisms. Include an example of each.