Question 1

Evidence suggesting the concept of the unconscious includes:

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dreams. post-hypnotic suggestions. free-association.

Question 2

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

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reaction formation

Question 3

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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repression

Question 4

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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regression

Question 5

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

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projection

Question 6

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

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phallic stage

Question 7

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

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anal stage

Question 8

The basic aim of psychoanalytic therapy is:

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to make the unconscious material conscious

Question 9

A major characteristic of the classical psychoanalytic therapist is:

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a sense of being anonymous

Question 10

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

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participating in free association

Question 11

Transference is viewed as:

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both (the core of the psychoanalytic process) and (a means to uncover earlier unfinished business from past relationships)

Question 12

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

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interpretation

Question 13

The concept of resistance can best be described as:

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-everything that prevents a client from producing unconscious material. -that which needs to be analyzed and interpreted. -an inevitable part of psychoanalytic therapy. -an unwillingness to freely share with the analyst certain thoughts and feelings.

Question 14

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

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denial

Question 15

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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displacement

Question 16

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

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rationalization

Question 17

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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introjection

Question 18

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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compensation

Question 19

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

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sublimation

Question 20

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

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phallic stage

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

The libido is best described as:

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both (a source of motivation) and (a source of sexual energy) are true

Question 23

What is the correct sequence of the psychosexual stages?

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oral/anal/phallic/latency/genital

Question 24

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

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identity vs. role confusion

Question 25

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

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industry; school age

Question 26

The important developmental task during the middle age years is:

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both (to be involved in helping the next generation) and (to adjust to the discrepancy between one\'s dreams and one\'s actual accomplishments)

Question 27

Self psychology and object-relations theory emphasize:

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-the influence of critical factors in early development on later development. -the origins, transformations and organizational functions of the self. -the differentiation between self and others.

Question 28

Which of the following is not associated with the relational approach to psychoanalysis?

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Therapist anonymity is used to foster the transference relationship.

Question 29

The primary aim of time limited dynamic psychotherapy is to:

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change the client\'s repetitive patterns of relating to others

Question 30

The main function of the ego is:

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to mediate between the instincts and the surrounding environment.

Question 31

All of the following are true about the superego except:

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It governs, controls and regulates the personality.

Question 32

Which of the following is true about ego psychology (as compared with id Psychology)?

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both (It emphasizes the striving of the ego for mastery and competence throughout life) and (It deals with both early and later developmental stages)

Question 33

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

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-rejecting others\' love. -fear of intimate relationships. -mistrust of others.

Question 34

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

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autonomy vs. shame and doubt

Question 35

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

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preschool age

Question 36

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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intimacy; young adulthood

Question 37

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

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industry versus inferiority

Question 38

From a multicultural perspective, classical analysis may:

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both (be problematic for clients from cultures that prefer a directive approach) and (underscore the role of important cultural and political factors in the client\'s world) are true

Question 39

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

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symbiosis.

Question 40

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

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Mahler

Question 41

Which of the following is not true of the \"working-through\" process in psychoanalytic therapy?

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It is achieved by free association.

Question 42

Countertransference occurs when:

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both (the therapist has reactions toward the client that interfere with his or her objectivity) and (the therapist\'s needs and wants for the client disrupt the treatment) are true.

Question 43

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

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the therapist functions as a blank slate

Question 44

A therapist\'s countertransference reactions:

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-have the potential to interfere with effective treatment. -can provide rich understanding of the client\'s experience. -should be carefully monitored by the therapist. all except for (should be avoided.)

Question 45

Psychodynamic group therapy:

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both (provides a conceptual framework for understanding how the past effects members in the present) and (may evoke transference feelings that remind members of significant others in their lives) are true

Question 46

In object-relations theory, later relationships build upon:

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

Question 47

According to object-relations theory, the symbiosis stage is characterized by:

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both (the infant\'s pronounced dependency on the mother) and (infant\'s expectation of emotional attunement with the mother)

Question 48

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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narcissistic

Question 49

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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borderline

Question 50

The goal(s) of Freudian psychoanalytic therapy is (are):

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both (making the unconscious conscious) and (strengthening the ego so that behavior is based on reality)

Question 51

Analytic therapy is oriented toward:

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achieving insight. identifying and experiencing feelings and memories. developing an in-depth self-understanding. reconstructing childhood experiences. all of these options

Question 52

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

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-clients acquire insights into their own unconscious psychodynamics. -clients are better able to understand the association between their past experiences and their current behavior. -awareness is increased on the client\'s part. all of these options

Question 53

The techniques of psychoanalytic therapy are aimed at:

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gaining insights into the client\'s behavior.

Question 54

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

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

Question 55

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

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exploration of one\'s position in the family

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