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Q: c. participating in free association

The \"fundamental rule\" for the client in psychoanalysis is:

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d. all of these.

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Evidence suggesting the concept of the unconscious includes

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Reaction Formation

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A person who unconsciously exhibits overly nice behavior to conceal hostile feelings is probably using which ego defense?

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Repression

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One of the most important Freudian concepts, which consists of pushing unacceptable life events and painful feelings into the unconscious, is:

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Regression

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The ego defense mechanism in which a person exhibits behavior that clearly shows signs of reverting to less mature stages is ________?

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Projection

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Attributing to others the qualities or traits that are unacceptable to our own ego is best described as

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c. phallic stage.

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Resolution of sexual conflicts and sex-role identity is a critical function of the:

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b. anal stage.

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Feelings of hostility, destructiveness, anger, rage, and hatred are associated with the:

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d. to make the unconscious material conscious

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The basic aim of psychoanalytic therapy is:

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c. a sense of being anonymous

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A major characteristic of the classical psychoanalytic therapist is:

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c. participating in free association

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The "fundamental rule" for the client in psychoanalysis is:

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A. psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy

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A more flexible variant of psychoanalysis is:

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D. interpretation.

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The technique whereby the analyst explains the meaning of certain behavior is known as:

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a. everything that prevents a client from producing unconscious material.

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The concept of resistance can best be described as:

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c. denial.

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A person who manages their anxiety by distorting reality and failing to acknowledge painful events is most likely using:

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d. displacement.

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Directing energy toward another object or a person (when anxiety is reduced by focusing on a "safer target") is known as:

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a. rationalization.

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Manufacturing "good" reasons to explain away a bruised ego, or to explain away failures or losses, is known as:

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d. introjection.

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The young adult who adopts his parent's outdated political beliefs to avoid unpleasant feelings of anxiety is an example of:

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b. compensation.

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The ego defense mechanism that consists of masking perceived weaknesses or developing certain positive traits to make up for limitations is known as:

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d. sublimation.

answer

The process of redirecting sexual energy into some form of socially acceptable behavior is known as:

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d. phallic stage

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The Electra complex and the Oedipus complex are associated with what psychosexual stage of development?

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c. he will not be able to control his instincts and will behave inappropriately

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In Freud's view, an individual experiencing neurotic anxiety feels

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b.to refer to the energy of all the life instincts

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Freud used the term libido in which of the following ways?

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b. oral/anal/phallic/latency/genital

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What is the correct sequence of the psychosexual stages?

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c. identity vs. role confusion.

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In Erikson's view, the major developmental task in adolescence is:

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e. industry; school age

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A person experiencing persistent feelings of inadequacy has probably had difficulty attaining a sense of _________ during the_________ stage.

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c. The superego

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Jacqueline feels guilty whenever she considers taking a day off from work for personal reasons. Which of the psychic structures postulated by Freud is fueling her guilt feelings?

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d. all of these.

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Self psychology and object relations theory emphasize

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D. Therapist anonymity is used to foster the transference relationship.

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Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the relational approach to psychoanalysis?

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not on test

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The primary aim of time limited dynamic psychotherapy is to:

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c.to mediate between the instincts and the surrounding environment.

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The main function of the ego is:

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e.It governs, controls and regulates the personality.

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All of the following are true about the superego except:

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b. The ego

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Henry has the impulse to gamble excessively whenever he goes to Las Vegas. Aware of this, he has decided to turn down a job offer in Las Vegas to avoid the temptation to gamble. What part of Henry's personality helped him to reach this decision?

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d. all of these.

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If a person becomes fixated in the oral stage of development, later personality problems may include:

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a. autonomy vs. shame and doubt.

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According to Erickson, the basic struggle of early childhood involves:

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c. preschool age.

answer

The developmental crisis involving initiative vs. guilt occurs during the:

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d. intimacy; young adulthood

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A person who is suffering from feelings of alienation and isolation has probably failed to achieve a sense of ___________ during the ___________stage of development.

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e. industry versus inferiority.

answer

Developmentally, Freud's latency stage corresponds to Erickson's stage of:

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d. all of the above

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From a multicultural perspective, classical analysis may

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c. symbiosis.

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All of the following are a part of Jung's view of development except:

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d. Mahler

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Who developed the object-relations view that focuses on separation and individuation?

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b. "where there was id, let there be ego."

answer

Because ego and consciousness are not the same, the slogan for psychoanalysis has shifted from "making the unconscious conscious" to

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a. reduce their symptoms and resolve their internal conflicts.

answer

In order to meet the goals of psychoanalytic treatment, Rhonda must help her eating disordered clients to:

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c. the therapist functioning as a blank slate

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Which of the following is not a component of the brief psychodynamic approaches?

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a. they should be avoided.

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Which of the following statements is true about the relationship a client has with his or her analyst? All of the following are true about a therapist's countertransference reactions except:

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c. The client is free to express any idea or feeling, no matter how irresponsible, scandalous, politically incorrect, selfish, or infantile.

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Which of the following statements is true about the relationship a client has with his or her analyst?

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d. the child's search for a reconnection with the mother.

answer

In object-relations theory, later relationships build upon:

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a. Countertransference reactions are the weakest source of data for understanding the world of the client since they are so biased.

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Which statement below is not accurate with regard to the phenomenon of countertransference?

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a. narcissistic

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Individuals who display exhibitionistic traits, seek attention and admiration from others, and are extremely self-absorbed might have which of the following personality disorders?

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a. narcissistic

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A person with a __________ personality disorder is characterized by instability, irritability, self-destructive acts, impulsive anger, and extreme mood shifts. This person is lacking a clear sense of identity, has poor impulse control, and an inability to tolerate anxiety.

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e. all of these.

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It is of paramount importance that therapists develop some level of objectivity and not react defensively and subjectively in the face of:

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e. all of these

answer

Analytic therapy is oriented toward:

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d. all of these

answer

As a result of the client/therapist relationship in psychoanalytic therapy

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a. gaining insights into the client's behavior.

answer

The techniques of psychoanalytic therapy are aimed at:

question

a. They report their dreams and are encouraged to free associate to the elements of the dream.

answer

In psychoanalytic therapy, how do clients work with their dreams?

question

c. exploration of one's position in the family

answer

Which of the following is not typically a standard psychoanalytic technique?

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False

answer

The ego is the original structure of personality.

question

True

answer

The Freudian view of human nature is deterministic.

question

True

answer

The id is related to the concept of libido.

question

True

answer

Traditional analytic therapists make more frequent interpretations of transferences and engage in fewer supportive interventions than is the case with psychodynamic therapists.

question

False

answer

Freud postulated the concepts of both life instincts and death instincts.

question

False

answer

According to Freud, consciousness constitutes the largest part of one's psychological functioning.

question

True

answer

Ego-defense mechanisms, by their very nature, imply psychopathology.

question

True

answer

Freud postulated the theory of infantile sexuality.

question

False

answer

The major developmental task of the anal stage is acquiring a sense of trust.

question

True

answer

During the anal stage, children typically experience a range of negative feelings, including rage, hate, and hostility.

question

True

answer

According to Freudians, greediness and hoarding may develop as a result of not getting oral needs properly met.

question

False

answer

The phallic stage typically occurs during the ages of 1 to 3.

question

True

answer

The latency stage occurs between the ages of 5 to 12.

question

false

answer

The Oedipal complex and the Electra complex are associated with the genital stage of development.

question

False

answer

Analytic therapists view transference as a factor that results from ineffective intervention on the therapist's part.

question

True

answer

All analytically oriented therapists subscribe to the model of the "anonymous therapist" or the "blank screen" as a necessary way to foster transference.

question

True

answer

Free association is one of the basic tools used to gain access to the unconscious.

question

True

answer

Analytically oriented therapists typically interpret free associations, dreams, resistances, and transferences.

question

True

answer

Clients in analytic therapy typically free associate to various symbols in their dreams.

question

False

answer

Resistance, in the analytic view, results from either a conscious unwillingness on the part of the client to cooperate, or from the ineptness of the therapist in developing a sound therapeutic program.

question

True

answer

The analysis of transference is a central technique in psychoanalysis.

question

True

answer

Psychoanalysis provides therapists with a conceptual framework for looking at behavior and understanding the origins and functions of present symptoms.

question

True

answer

The relational model of psychoanalysis regards transference as an interactive process between the client and therapist.

question

False

answer

The relational model of psychoanalysis downplays the role of countertransference.

question

True

answer

Brief psychodynamic therapies target specific interpersonal problems during the initial session.

question

True

answer

Brief psychodynamic therapists tend to assume an active role in the therapy process.

question

False

answer

Psychodynamic group leaders do not interpret their client's transferences.

question

True

answer

The working-through process consists of repetitive and elaborate explorations of unconscious material and defenses, most of which originated in early childhood.

question

True

answer

In psychodynamic group work, symbolic figures from a client's past may emerge.

question

True

answer

The psychoanalytic approach provides practitioners with a framework for understanding the origins and functions of symptoms.

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question

d. all of these.

answer

Evidence suggesting the concept of the unconscious includes

question

Reaction Formation

answer

A person who unconsciously exhibits overly nice behavior to conceal hostile feelings is probably using which ego defense?

question

Repression

answer

One of the most important Freudian concepts, which consists of pushing unacceptable life events and painful feelings into the unconscious, is:

question

Regression

answer

The ego defense mechanism in which a person exhibits behavior that clearly shows signs of reverting to less mature stages is ________?

question

Projection

answer

Attributing to others the qualities or traits that are unacceptable to our own ego is best described as

question

c. phallic stage.

answer

Resolution of sexual conflicts and sex-role identity is a critical function of the:

question

b. anal stage.

answer

Feelings of hostility, destructiveness, anger, rage, and hatred are associated with the:

question

d. to make the unconscious material conscious

answer

The basic aim of psychoanalytic therapy is:

question

c. a sense of being anonymous

answer

A major characteristic of the classical psychoanalytic therapist is:

question

c. participating in free association

answer

The "fundamental rule" for the client in psychoanalysis is:

question

A. psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy

answer

A more flexible variant of psychoanalysis is:

question

D. interpretation.

answer

The technique whereby the analyst explains the meaning of certain behavior is known as:

question

a. everything that prevents a client from producing unconscious material.

answer

The concept of resistance can best be described as:

question

c. denial.

answer

A person who manages their anxiety by distorting reality and failing to acknowledge painful events is most likely using:

question

d. displacement.

answer

Directing energy toward another object or a person (when anxiety is reduced by focusing on a "safer target") is known as:

question

a. rationalization.

answer

Manufacturing "good" reasons to explain away a bruised ego, or to explain away failures or losses, is known as:

question

d. introjection.

answer

The young adult who adopts his parent's outdated political beliefs to avoid unpleasant feelings of anxiety is an example of:

question

b. compensation.

answer

The ego defense mechanism that consists of masking perceived weaknesses or developing certain positive traits to make up for limitations is known as:

question

d. sublimation.

answer

The process of redirecting sexual energy into some form of socially acceptable behavior is known as:

question

d. phallic stage

answer

The Electra complex and the Oedipus complex are associated with what psychosexual stage of development?

question

c. he will not be able to control his instincts and will behave inappropriately

answer

In Freud's view, an individual experiencing neurotic anxiety feels

question

b.to refer to the energy of all the life instincts

answer

Freud used the term libido in which of the following ways?

question

b. oral/anal/phallic/latency/genital

answer

What is the correct sequence of the psychosexual stages?

question

c. identity vs. role confusion.

answer

In Erikson's view, the major developmental task in adolescence is:

question

e. industry; school age

answer

A person experiencing persistent feelings of inadequacy has probably had difficulty attaining a sense of _________ during the_________ stage.

question

c. The superego

answer

Jacqueline feels guilty whenever she considers taking a day off from work for personal reasons. Which of the psychic structures postulated by Freud is fueling her guilt feelings?

question

d. all of these.

answer

Self psychology and object relations theory emphasize

question

D. Therapist anonymity is used to foster the transference relationship.

answer

Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the relational approach to psychoanalysis?

question

not on test

answer

The primary aim of time limited dynamic psychotherapy is to:

question

c.to mediate between the instincts and the surrounding environment.

answer

The main function of the ego is:

question

e.It governs, controls and regulates the personality.

answer

All of the following are true about the superego except:

question

b. The ego

answer

question

d. all of these.

answer

If a person becomes fixated in the oral stage of development, later personality problems may include:

question

a. autonomy vs. shame and doubt.

answer

According to Erickson, the basic struggle of early childhood involves:

question

c. preschool age.

answer

The developmental crisis involving initiative vs. guilt occurs during the:

question

d. intimacy; young adulthood

answer

A person who is suffering from feelings of alienation and isolation has probably failed to achieve a sense of ___________ during the ___________stage of development.

question

e. industry versus inferiority.

answer

Developmentally, Freud's latency stage corresponds to Erickson's stage of:

question

d. all of the above

answer

From a multicultural perspective, classical analysis may

question

c. symbiosis.

answer

All of the following are a part of Jung's view of development except:

question

d. Mahler

answer

Who developed the object-relations view that focuses on separation and individuation?

question

b. "where there was id, let there be ego."

answer

Because ego and consciousness are not the same, the slogan for psychoanalysis has shifted from "making the unconscious conscious" to

question

a. reduce their symptoms and resolve their internal conflicts.

answer

In order to meet the goals of psychoanalytic treatment, Rhonda must help her eating disordered clients to:

question

c. the therapist functioning as a blank slate

answer

Which of the following is not a component of the brief psychodynamic approaches?

question

a. they should be avoided.

answer

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship a client has with his or her analyst? All of the following are true about a therapist's countertransference reactions except:

question

c. The client is free to express any idea or feeling, no matter how irresponsible, scandalous, politically incorrect, selfish, or infantile.

answer

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship a client has with his or her analyst?

question

d. the child's search for a reconnection with the mother.

answer

In object-relations theory, later relationships build upon:

question

a. Countertransference reactions are the weakest source of data for understanding the world of the client since they are so biased.

answer

Which statement below is not accurate with regard to the phenomenon of countertransference?

question

a. narcissistic

answer

Individuals who display exhibitionistic traits, seek attention and admiration from others, and are extremely self-absorbed might have which of the following personality disorders?

question

a. narcissistic

answer

question

e. all of these.

answer

It is of paramount importance that therapists develop some level of objectivity and not react defensively and subjectively in the face of:

question

e. all of these

answer

Analytic therapy is oriented toward:

question

d. all of these

answer

As a result of the client/therapist relationship in psychoanalytic therapy

question

a. gaining insights into the client's behavior.

answer

The techniques of psychoanalytic therapy are aimed at:

question

a. They report their dreams and are encouraged to free associate to the elements of the dream.

answer

In psychoanalytic therapy, how do clients work with their dreams?

question

c. exploration of one's position in the family

answer

Which of the following is not typically a standard psychoanalytic technique?

question

False

answer

The ego is the original structure of personality.

question

True

answer

The Freudian view of human nature is deterministic.

question

True

answer

The id is related to the concept of libido.

question

True

answer

Traditional analytic therapists make more frequent interpretations of transferences and engage in fewer supportive interventions than is the case with psychodynamic therapists.

question

False

answer

Freud postulated the concepts of both life instincts and death instincts.

question

False

answer

According to Freud, consciousness constitutes the largest part of one's psychological functioning.

question

True

answer

Ego-defense mechanisms, by their very nature, imply psychopathology.

question

True

answer

Freud postulated the theory of infantile sexuality.

question

False

answer

The major developmental task of the anal stage is acquiring a sense of trust.

question

True

answer

During the anal stage, children typically experience a range of negative feelings, including rage, hate, and hostility.

question

True

answer

According to Freudians, greediness and hoarding may develop as a result of not getting oral needs properly met.

question

False

answer

The phallic stage typically occurs during the ages of 1 to 3.

question

True

answer

The latency stage occurs between the ages of 5 to 12.

question

false

answer

The Oedipal complex and the Electra complex are associated with the genital stage of development.

question

False

answer

Analytic therapists view transference as a factor that results from ineffective intervention on the therapist's part.

question

True

answer

All analytically oriented therapists subscribe to the model of the "anonymous therapist" or the "blank screen" as a necessary way to foster transference.

question

True

answer

Free association is one of the basic tools used to gain access to the unconscious.

question

True

answer

Analytically oriented therapists typically interpret free associations, dreams, resistances, and transferences.

question

True

answer

Clients in analytic therapy typically free associate to various symbols in their dreams.

question

False

answer

question

True

answer

The analysis of transference is a central technique in psychoanalysis.

question

True

answer

Psychoanalysis provides therapists with a conceptual framework for looking at behavior and understanding the origins and functions of present symptoms.

question

True

answer

The relational model of psychoanalysis regards transference as an interactive process between the client and therapist.

question

False

answer

The relational model of psychoanalysis downplays the role of countertransference.

question

True

answer

Brief psychodynamic therapies target specific interpersonal problems during the initial session.

question

True

answer

Brief psychodynamic therapists tend to assume an active role in the therapy process.

question

False

answer

Psychodynamic group leaders do not interpret their client's transferences.

question

True

answer

The working-through process consists of repetitive and elaborate explorations of unconscious material and defenses, most of which originated in early childhood.

question

True

answer

In psychodynamic group work, symbolic figures from a client's past may emerge.

question

True

answer

The psychoanalytic approach provides practitioners with a framework for understanding the origins and functions of symptoms.

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