Question 1

The object relations perspective focuses on the

Accepted Answer

The object relations perspective primarily emphasizes the way individuals internalize and represent their experiences with others, particularly how these internal representations affect interpersonal relationships and psychological development.

Question 2

Ogden identifies the _____________________ position as a situation in which a person keeps "good" and "bad" separate.

Accepted Answer

Ogden identifies the paranoid-schizoid position as a situation in which a person keeps "good" and "bad" separate, reflecting a defense mechanism where conflicting feelings are split apart.

Question 3

Ogden identifies the _____________________ position as one where "good" and "bad" are allowed to coexist.

Accepted Answer

The depressive position, as identified by Ogden, is where an individual recognizes and reconciles the coexistence of both "good" and "bad" aspects within themselves and others.

Question 4

The therapeutic outcome of transference is that

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Transference can enhance self-awareness for both the client and the therapist by bringing unconscious feelings and patterns into the conscious realm, thereby improving the therapeutic process.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT identified in the textbook as a contributing factor to the transference/countertransference matrix?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic experience is not identified as a contributing factor to the transference/countertransference matrix in the context provided. Factors like gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and culture are recognized for their roles in shaping the dynamics of transference and countertransference between a therapist and client.

Question 6

From a cultural point of view, what might appear as ________________ in therapy often can be formulated as a culturally harmonic behavior.

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Resistance in therapy might initially appear as a barrier to progress, but from a cultural perspective, it can often be understood as behavior that aligns with the individual's cultural norms and values. This re-framing helps in understanding the client's actions and reactions within the context of their cultural background.

Question 7

Within the traditional ego psychological point of view, missed appointments are considered

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Question 8

Characteristic of contemporary relational psychoanalysis is the acknowledgement of the shared _______________ of client and therapist.

Accepted Answer

Contemporary relational psychoanalysis emphasizes the mutual vulnerability of both client and therapist, recognizing that both parties bring their own emotional experiences and vulnerabilities into the therapeutic relationship. This approach contrasts with more traditional views that maintain a strict, one-sided view of vulnerability residing only with the client.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT identified in the textbook as an advantage of the psychoanalytic approach?

Accepted Answer

The psychoanalytic approach is known for its focus on internal processes such as thoughts, feelings, and conflicts, as well as the meaning behind behaviors and the therapeutic process itself. It does not specifically emphasize behavioral advances in the client, which is more characteristic of behavioral approaches.

Question 10

Psychoanalysis has primarily been interested in ____________, _________, and ____________, along with ways to transcend them.

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysis focuses on identifying and overcoming obstacles, impasses, and blind spots in the psyche, aiming to understand and transcend these issues for better mental health.

Question 11

Psychoanalytic therapists for the most part are more comfortable with ________________ evaluation of their treatments than they are with _________________________ evaluation.

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalytic therapists typically prefer idiographic evaluation, which focuses on the individual and their unique psychological dynamics, over nomothetic evaluation, which seeks to generalize findings across populations. This preference aligns with the psychoanalytic emphasis on the depth and complexity of individual experiences.

Question 12

Which of the following statements concerning assessing the value of a particular treatment or a particular interaction in psychoanalytic therapy is true?

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Question 13

Which of the following psychodynamic approaches primarily strives to help people achieve a sense of meaningfulness in their lives?

Accepted Answer

Contemporary relational therapy focuses on interpersonal relationships and the therapeutic relationship itself, aiming to help individuals achieve a greater sense of meaning and fulfillment in their lives through understanding and improving their relationships with others.

Question 14

Analytically oriented ____________ research tends to focus on the therapist's behaviors that lead to the client's being more or less expressive.

Accepted Answer

Process research is analytically oriented and focuses on the interactions and behaviors within therapy sessions, such as how a therapist's actions influence a client's expressiveness.

Question 15

Which of the following therapist behaviors has been shown by research to increase openness in client communication?

Accepted Answer

Disconfirmation of a pathogenic belief has been shown by research to increase openness in client communication.

Question 16

Psychoanalysts tend to give most credence to the __________________ method of research.

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysts often rely on the case study method for research because it allows for an in-depth analysis of individual subjects, which is central to psychoanalytic theory and practice.

Question 17

Why is there more of a potential for dogmatism in psychoanalytic therapy than in other forms of therapy?

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalytic therapy involves exploring the unconscious mind, which is inherently less observable and more speculative than the conscious mind. This exploration can lead therapists to assert they have knowledge of the unconscious thoughts, feelings, and motivations of their clients, which can lead to dogmatism if not approached with caution and humility.

Question 18

The two major challenges faced by the psychoanalytic profession today are making the profession more _________________ and making it more ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The two major challenges are making psychoanalytic services more affordable, so they are accessible to a wider range of people, and making them more culturally relevant, so they can effectively serve diverse populations.

Question 19

In looking to the future of psychoanalytic therapy, more technical flexibility should result in

Accepted Answer

Technical flexibility in psychoanalytic therapy can make it more accessible and appealing to a diverse range of clients, including those from various economic and cultural backgrounds.

Question 20

List the three models of Freud's basic theory.

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