Question 1

Interpersonal psychotherapy

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A)  involves a psychotherapist taking a neutral, passive stance consistent with Freudian psychoanalysis. 
B)  has been empirically supported for some Axis II disorders, but no Axis I disorders. 
C)  focuses on problems in current relationships, rather than events from the remote past. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  involves a psychotherapist taking a neutral, passive stance consistent with Freudian psychoanalysis. 
B)  has been empirically supported for some Axis II disorders, but no Axis I disorders. 
C)  focuses on problems in current relationships, rather than events from the remote past. 
D)  none of the above C

Question 2

Define both insight and working through,and tell how they relate to each other in psychoanalysis.

Accepted Answer

Insight in psychoanalysis refers to the deep understanding and awareness that a person gains about their unconscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It involves recognizing the underlying causes of one's psychological issues and gaining clarity about their impact on one's life. Insight is often achieved through the process of self-reflection, introspection, and exploration of one's past experiences and relationships.

Working through, on the other hand, is the process of actively addressing and processing the insights gained in therapy. It involves integrating new understanding into one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and making meaningful changes in one's life. Working through often involves confronting and resolving unresolved conflicts, processing painful emotions, and developing healthier coping mechanisms.

In psychoanalysis, insight and working through are closely related. Insight provides the foundation for working through, as it allows individuals to understand the root causes of their psychological struggles. This understanding then becomes the basis for making meaningful changes in their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Without insight, working through may be superficial and ineffective. Similarly, without working through, insight may not lead to lasting change. The two processes work together to promote deep and lasting transformation in the individual's psychological well-being.

Question 3

Geoffrey's personality is characterized by the operation of very strong defense mechanisms.According to Freud,which of the following does not necessarily follow in this case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Geoffrey has a weak superego. 
B)  Geoffrey's view of reality is at least somewhat distorted. 
C)  Geoffrey is unaware of the functioning of his defense mechanisms. 
D)  Geoffrey has less energy (relative to those without such strong defense mechanisms) for constructive pursuits. 
A)  Geoffrey has a weak superego. 
B)  Geoffrey's view of reality is at least somewhat distorted. 
C)  Geoffrey is unaware of the functioning of his defense mechanisms. 
D)  Geoffrey has less energy (relative to those without such strong defense mechanisms) for constructive pursuits. A

Question 4

What does recent research suggest about the efficacy of psychodynamic psychotherapy? What appears to be its most curative element?

Accepted Answer

Recent research suggests that psychodyna

Question 5

How do problems at each of Freud's psychosexual stages contribute to adult personality?

Accepted Answer

Freud's psychosexual stages, including t

Question 6

The ego

Accepted Answer

A)  acts as the executive of the personality. 
B)  operates according to the pleasure principle. 
C)  employs the primary processes. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  acts as the executive of the personality. 
B)  operates according to the pleasure principle. 
C)  employs the primary processes. 
D)  none of the above

Question 7

Anna O.

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A)  was one of Freud's first psychoanalysis patients. 
B)  presented for treatment with severe depressive symptoms. 
C)  demonstrated that psychoanalytic clients can develop strong emotional attachments to their analysts. 
D)  more than one of the above 
A)  was one of Freud's first psychoanalysis patients. 
B)  presented for treatment with severe depressive symptoms. 
C)  demonstrated that psychoanalytic clients can develop strong emotional attachments to their analysts. 
D)  more than one of the above

Question 8

Interpretation

Accepted Answer

A)  was used in Freudian psychoanalysis, but is rarely used in contemporary variations of psychoanalytic treatment. 
B)  typically must be offered several times to fully bring unconscious material into conscious awareness. 
C)  involves inducing the patient to understand thoughts or behaviors in a different manner. 
D)  more than one of the above 
A)  was used in Freudian psychoanalysis, but is rarely used in contemporary variations of psychoanalytic treatment. 
B)  typically must be offered several times to fully bring unconscious material into conscious awareness. 
C)  involves inducing the patient to understand thoughts or behaviors in a different manner. 
D)  more than one of the above

Question 9

According to Freud,a 6-month-old child who has developed normally is most likely to focus on what part of his or her body for gratification?

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth 
B)  genitals 
C)  anal region 
D)  feet 
A)  mouth 
B)  genitals 
C)  anal region 
D)  feet

Question 10

__________ influenced Freud by demonstrating the curative power of hypnosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  Janet 
B)  Charcot 
C)  Breuer 
D)  Pierre 
A)  Janet 
B)  Charcot 
C)  Breuer 
D)  Pierre

Question 11

Tamara,who has hateful,aggressive impulses toward an important person in her life,pushes these feelings out of consciousness.Freudians would label this action as

Accepted Answer

A)  regression. 
B)  repression. 
C)  projection. 
D)  reaction formation. 
A)  regression. 
B)  repression. 
C)  projection. 
D)  reaction formation.

Question 12

What did Charcot observe while using hypnosis to treat women with hysteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  that their "hysterical" symptoms would sometimes recede 
B)  that they would sometimes recall traumatic experiences associated with the onset of their symptoms 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above 
A)  that their "hysterical" symptoms would sometimes recede 
B)  that they would sometimes recall traumatic experiences associated with the onset of their symptoms 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above

Question 13

While they are discussing Bernie's recently deceased father,Bernie's psychodynamically oriented therapist encourages Bernie to compose a letter to his father,telling him everything he had wanted to tell him,but had failed to tell him,while he was alive.Bernie comes back the next week and tells his therapist that although writing the letter was an exhausting and very emotional exercise,he now feels much calmer than he did before.What term would Freud use to describe Bernie's experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  working through 
B)  transference 
C)  insight 
D)  catharsis 
A)  working through 
B)  transference 
C)  insight 
D)  catharsis

Question 14

Deirdre has been undergoing psychoanalysis for 6 months and is starting to become conscious of hostile feelings toward her mother.Rather than discussing these uncomfortable feelings during therapy,Deirdre focuses excessively on rather petty complaints about work.Analysts would probably recognize this behavior as

Accepted Answer

A)  sociopathic. 
B)  resistance. 
C)  a "flight into health." 
D)  a reaction formation. 
A)  sociopathic. 
B)  resistance. 
C)  a "flight into health." 
D)  a reaction formation.

Question 15

What is transference,and how might a psychoanalyst facilitate it?

Accepted Answer

Transference in psychoanalysis refers to

Question 16

Over the course of his psychotherapy,Jordan came to realize,with the help of his therapist,that his tendency to cut short and/or distance himself from several promising relationships was due to the sudden death of his younger sister years before,and his unconscious desire never to feel pain like that again.Following this realization,Jordan was able to initiate and maintain meaningful friendships.Psychoanalytic theorists would say that the therapy helped Jordan to

Accepted Answer

A)  achieve insight. 
B)  experience catharsis. 
C)  interpret transference. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  achieve insight. 
B)  experience catharsis. 
C)  interpret transference. 
D)  none of the above

Question 17

When a psychoanalysis patient is reluctant to discuss,remember,or think about events that are threatening,Freudians label this as

Accepted Answer

A)  transference. 
B)  catharsis. 
C)  resistance. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  transference. 
B)  catharsis. 
C)  resistance. 
D)  none of the above

Question 18

The goal of therapy,according to Freudians,is to

Accepted Answer

A)  challenge and correct irrational thought patterns. 
B)  change the frequency of certain target behaviors. 
C)  make the unconscious conscious. 
D)  achieve self-actualization. 
A)  challenge and correct irrational thought patterns. 
B)  change the frequency of certain target behaviors. 
C)  make the unconscious conscious. 
D)  achieve self-actualization.

Question 19

Breuer and Freud worked together to create __________,which was published in 1895.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Psychopathology of Everyday Life 
B)  The Interpretation of Dreams 
C)  Civilization and Its Discontents 
D)  Studies in Hysteria 
A)  The Psychopathology of Everyday Life 
B)  The Interpretation of Dreams 
C)  Civilization and Its Discontents 
D)  Studies in Hysteria

Question 20

According to Freud,which personality structure utilizes the processes of learning,memory,judgment,and planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  ego 
B)  superego 
C)  id 
D)  None of the personality structures utilize those processes. 
A)  ego 
B)  superego 
C)  id 
D)  None of the personality structures utilize those processes.

Interpersonal psychotherapy

Define both insight and working through,and tell how they relate to each other in psychoanalysis.

Geoffrey's personality is characterized by the operation of very strong defense mechanisms.According to Freud,which of the following does not necessarily follow in this case?

What does recent research suggest about the efficacy of psychodynamic psychotherapy? What appears to be its most curative element?

How do problems at each of Freud's psychosexual stages contribute to adult personality?

The ego

Anna O.

Interpretation

According to Freud,a 6-month-old child who has developed normally is most likely to focus on what part of his or her body for gratification?

__________ influenced Freud by demonstrating the curative power of hypnosis.

Tamara,who has hateful,aggressive impulses toward an important person in her life,pushes these feelings out of consciousness.Freudians would label this action as

What did Charcot observe while using hypnosis to treat women with hysteria?

What is transference,and how might a psychoanalyst facilitate it?

When a psychoanalysis patient is reluctant to discuss,remember,or think about events that are threatening,Freudians label this as

The goal of therapy,according to Freudians,is to

Breuer and Freud worked together to create __________,which was published in 1895.

According to Freud,which personality structure utilizes the processes of learning,memory,judgment,and planning?

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Exam 12: Psychotherapy: The Psychodynamic Perspective

Interpersonal psychotherapy

Define both insight and working through,and tell how they relate to each other in psychoanalysis.

Geoffrey's personality is characterized by the operation of very strong defense mechanisms.According to Freud,which of the following does not necessarily follow in this case?

What does recent research suggest about the efficacy of psychodynamic psychotherapy? What appears to be its most curative element?

How do problems at each of Freud's psychosexual stages contribute to adult personality?

The ego

Anna O.

Interpretation

According to Freud,a 6-month-old child who has developed normally is most likely to focus on what part of his or her body for gratification?

__________ influenced Freud by demonstrating the curative power of hypnosis.

Tamara,who has hateful,aggressive impulses toward an important person in her life,pushes these feelings out of consciousness.Freudians would label this action as

What did Charcot observe while using hypnosis to treat women with hysteria?

What is transference,and how might a psychoanalyst facilitate it?

When a psychoanalysis patient is reluctant to discuss,remember,or think about events that are threatening,Freudians label this as

The goal of therapy,according to Freudians,is to

Breuer and Freud worked together to create __________,which was published in 1895.

According to Freud,which personality structure utilizes the processes of learning,memory,judgment,and planning?

Clinical Psychology: An Introduction

Historical Overview of Clinical Psychology

Current Issues in Clinical Psychology

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification of Psychological Problems

The Assessment Interview

The Assessment of Intelligence

Personality Assessment

Behavioral Assessment

Clinical Judgment

Psychological Interventions

Psychotherapy: Phenomenological Humanistic-Existential Perspective

Psychotherapy: Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Perspectives

Group Therapy, Family Therapy, and Couples Therapy

Community Psychology

Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine

Neuropsychology

Forensic Psychology

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