Question 1

Just as Austin began telling his therapist about a painful childhood experience, he complained of a headache and abruptly ended the session. A psychoanalyst would most likely suggest that Austin's behavior is an example of

Accepted Answer

Resistance is a common defense mechanism encountered in psychoanalytic therapy. Clients may unconsciously resist bringing up painful experiences or emotions because they feel uncomfortable, embarrassed or ashamed. In Austin's case, the sudden onset of a headache and termination of the session could be seen as a defense mechanism to avoid discussing a painful childhood experience.

Question 2

Freud's techniques and assumptions are most evident in today's

Accepted Answer

Freud's techniques and assumptions are most evident in psychodynamic therapies, which evolved from his psychoanalytic theory. These therapies emphasize the role of unconscious thoughts, childhood experiences, and the therapeutic relationship in understanding and treating psychological disorders.

Question 3

Psychoanalytic techniques are designed primarily to help patients

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalytic techniques, such as free association and dream analysis, are specifically designed to help patients uncover and become aware of their repressed conflicts and impulses. This process is known as psychoanalysis and is a key aspect of the psychoanalytic approach to therapy. While increased trust and self-esteem may be byproducts of this process, they are not the primary goals of psychoanalysis.

Question 4

The interpretation of dreams is most closely associated with

Accepted Answer

The interpretation of dreams is a fundamental component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, making psychoanalysis the best choice. Freud believed that dreams provided insight into the unconscious mind and that interpreting them could reveal repressed desires and conflicts.

Question 5

As a therapist, Dr. Cioffi often uses systematic desensitization. She also considers active listening to be an invaluable therapeutic tool, and she frequently makes use of free association. Dr. Cioffi's therapeutic approach would best be described as

Accepted Answer

Dr. Cioffi's use of systematic desensitization (which is a behavioral technique), active listening (which is a client-centered technique), and free association (which is a psychoanalytic technique) suggests that she has an eclectic therapeutic approach. Eclectic therapists draw on multiple therapeutic techniques and theories to provide individualized treatment for their clients.

Question 6

The use of antipsychotic drugs for the treatment of schizophrenia best illustrates

Accepted Answer

Antipsychotic drugs are a form of biomedical therapy, which involves the use of drugs or other physical interventions to treat mental illnesses.

Question 7

Mr. Phillips has recently begun to express feelings of hostility and resentment toward his therapist, who is consistently friendly, caring, and helpful. A psychoanalyst would most likely consider Mr. Phillips's hostility to be an example of

Accepted Answer

In psychoanalytic theory, transference is the process whereby a patient projects feelings, attitudes, and experiences onto their therapist, often based on past relationships. In this case, Mr. Phillips may be transferring feelings of hostility and resentment from someone else in his life onto his therapist.

Question 8

The treatment of depression with ECT and SSRIs best illustrates

Accepted Answer

The use of ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) and SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are both examples of biomedical therapy, which involves the use of medication or other medical procedures to treat mental disorders. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (B) involves changing patterns of negative thinking and behavior, psychodynamic therapy (C) focuses on exploring unconscious conflicts and emotions, and client-centered therapy (D) emphasizes empathy and unconditional positive regard from the therapist.

Question 9

The expression toward a therapist of feelings linked with earlier relationships is known as

Accepted Answer

Transference refers to the unconsciously transferring feelings, attitudes, and even behaviors from earlier relationships onto the therapist. This can include both positive and negative feelings towards the therapist based on past experiences with authority figures or caregivers.

Question 10

Psychoanalysts would suggest that resistance during therapy supports and maintains the process of

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The answer of Psychoanalysts would suggest that resistance during therapy...

Question 11

Psychoanalysts are most likely to

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysts focus on the patient-therapist relationship and the patient's emotions and feelings towards the therapist. This is known as transference and countertransference. The other choices may be used in psychoanalysis but are not the primary focus.

Question 12

Free association involves the

Accepted Answer

Free association is a technique used in psychoanalysis where the patient is encouraged to verbalize any thoughts, feelings, or memories that come to mind, without censorship or filtering. The goal is to uncover unconscious thoughts and experiences that may be contributing to psychological problems. It is not related to expressing feelings toward a therapist, repeating associations between states, or replacing negative responses.

Question 13

Sigmund Freud introduced a form of psychotherapy known as

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud introduced the form of psychotherapy known as psychoanalysis. This approach aims to bring unconscious thoughts and feelings to conscious awareness in order to resolve psychological conflicts and improve mental health. It involves exploring one's childhood experiences and memories, analyzing dreams, and examining patterns of behavior and relationships.

Question 14

Psychoanalytic interpretation is designed to promote

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalytic interpretation is designed to promote insight, or a deeper understanding of one's unconscious thoughts and motivations. Transference refers to the client projecting their feelings onto the therapist, meta-analysis is a statistical method of combining and analyzing data from multiple studies, and systematic desensitization is a type of therapy used to alleviate phobias and anxiety. None of these are the primary goal of psychoanalytic interpretation.

Question 15

Which of the following therapists introduced the use of free association?

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud introduced the use of free association as a technique in psychoanalysis. It involves allowing the patient to talk freely about whatever comes to their mind without censorship or judgment, with the aim of bringing unconscious thoughts and emotions to the surface.

Question 16

A trained therapist who uses psychological techniques to assist someone to overcome a psychological disorder such as a phobia would generally be best described as a

Accepted Answer

A psychotherapist is a trained professional who uses psychological techniques to help individuals with mental health issues or emotional struggles. They can use a variety of approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or talk therapy to treat conditions such as phobias. A psychoanalyst primarily uses psychoanalytic theory to understand and treat psychological disorders. A psychopharmacologist specializes in the use of medication to treat mental illness. A psychodynamic therapist is a type of psychoanalytic therapist who focuses on the unconscious processes that drive behavior. While they may also assist in treating phobias, their approach is more focused on long-term exploration of underlying psychological issues.

Question 17

Which form of therapy is most likely to be described as expensive and time-consuming?

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysis is often described as expensive and time-consuming due to its emphasis on exploring the unconscious mind and deep-rooted issues, which can require frequent and lengthy sessions with a trained therapist. Other forms of therapy, such as cognitive therapy, may be more short-term and cost-effective.

Question 18

To a psychoanalyst, a patient's hesitation to free associate is most likely a sign of

Accepted Answer

Hesitation to free associate is a common form of resistance in psychoanalytic therapy. It indicates that the patient may be struggling to reveal unconscious thoughts or emotions, or may be unconsciously attempting to avoid revealing certain information. This is an important area for exploration in psychoanalytic therapy.

Question 19

Sheena's therapist tells her to relax, close her eyes, and state aloud whatever comes to mind no matter how trivial or absurd it seems. The therapist is using a technique that is central to

Accepted Answer

The technique described is known as free association, which is a central component of psychoanalysis.

Question 20

Helping patients gain perspective on feelings they seem to be defending against is a major goal of

Accepted Answer

Helping patients gain perspective on feelings they seem to be defending against is a major goal of psychodynamic therapy. This approach focuses on exploring unconscious thoughts and emotions in order to bring them to conscious awareness and promote understanding and growth. Systematic desensitization and rTMS are more applicable to treating specific symptoms or behaviors, while a token economy is a behavioral approach focused on rewarding desired behaviors.

Quiz 15: Therapy