Question 1

In developing his theories Freud was influenced by, and worked under ...

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Freud was greatly influenced by his mentor, Ernst Brucke, a prominent physiologist at the University of Vienna. While Freud did work with Jung and Adler at different points in his career, it was Brucke who had the biggest impact on his early thinking and approach to psychology. Freud also collaborated with Breuer on the development of the cathartic method, which would later inform his theory of psychoanalysis. However, Brucke’s influence is considered to be the most significant in Freud’s development as a theorist.

Question 2

Which of the following did NOT go on to develop the psychodynamic approach?

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While Laura Perls was a notable figure in the development of Gestalt therapy, she did not contribute to the psychodynamic approach. The other three options (B, C, and D) are all recognized as important contributors to the psychodynamic approach.

Question 3

The three interacting structures in Freud's structural theory are ...

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Freud's structural theory involves three interacting structures: the id, ego, and superego. The id is the primitive and instinctual part of our personality, seeking immediate gratification. The ego is the rational and conscious part of our personality that balances the desires of the id with the realities of the external world. The superego represents our internalized morals and values, imposing a sense of right and wrong. Therefore, option D (ego, id, and superego) is the correct answer.

Question 4

Freud's psychosexual stages of development include ...

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Freud's psychosexual stages of development include oral, anal and phallic. The other options listed do not accurately reflect the stages Freud proposed.

Question 5

Bowlby defined attachment as ...

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Bowlby defined attachment as a lasting psychological connectedness between human beings, which goes beyond just the bond between mother and child or the special relationship between siblings. It refers to the way individuals form and maintain bonds with others in their social and emotional environments.

Question 6

Melanie Klein argued that infants pass through two psychological positions. These are ...

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Question 7

Countertransference ...

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Countertransference can be positive or negative, objective or subjective and can either help or hinder the therapy process. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.

Question 8

What was Freud referring to when he spoke of the 'royal road to the unconscious'?

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Freud referred to dreams as the 'royal road to the unconscious' as he believed that they provided a direct pathway to accessing the unconscious mind. According to Freud, dreams were the result of repressed desires and wishes that were too threatening or unacceptable to be allowed into conscious awareness. By analyzing the content of dreams, Freud believed that he could uncover the unconscious conflicts and impulses that were causing psychological distress in the individual.

Question 9

Freud believed that resistance ...

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Freud believed that resistance was a barrier to therapy, but also believed that it could be of therapeutic value. He viewed resistance as a defence mechanism used by the patient to protect themselves from anxiety-provoking material. Therefore, all of the above options are true.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of the psychodynamic approach?

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The interpretation of transference is a key component of the psychodynamic approach, as it helps to uncover unconscious patterns and conflicts.

Question 11

List some of the events in the life of Sigmund Freud which influenced the development of the psychodynamic approach.

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Question 12

List the psychosexual stages and briefly indicate potential problems in adulthood resulting from childhood difficulties in one of these stages.

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Question 13

Explain the difference between subjective and objective countertransference.

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Question 14

Briefly evaluate the importance of the analytic framework in psychoanalytic therapy.

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Question 15

Compare and contrast the backgrounds of Sigmund Freud and Melanie Klein. Focus specifically on the way that their own life events may have influenced their disparate psychodynamic perspectives.

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Question 16

Discuss the interactive roles of the id, ego and superego. Explain how these structures can have an impact on emotional and psychological wellbeing in your answer.

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Question 17

Describe and evaluate the roles of transference and countertransference in the psychoanalytical therapeutic context.

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Question 18

Discuss the values and risks of interpretation in psychoanalytic therapy.

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Quiz 3: Psychodynamic Approach and Psychoanalytic Therapy