Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Anal stage 
B)  Genital stage 
C)  Oral stage 
D)  Phallic stage 
A)  Anal stage 
B)  Genital stage 
C)  Oral stage 
D)  Phallic stage

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Displacement 
B)  Reaction formation 
C)  Introjection 
D)  Projection 
A)  Displacement 
B)  Reaction formation 
C)  Introjection 
D)  Projection

Question 4

What is the correct sequence of the psychosexual stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anal/phallic/latency/genital/oral 
B)  Oral/anal/phallic/latency/genital 
C)  Oral/anal/latency/genital/phallic 
D)  Latency/oral/anal/phallic/genital 
A)  Anal/phallic/latency/genital/oral 
B)  Oral/anal/phallic/latency/genital 
C)  Oral/anal/latency/genital/phallic 
D)  Latency/oral/anal/phallic/genital

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  he has behaved in a manner that is inconsistent with his moral code. 
B)  a realistic threat is present in the environment. 
C)  he will not be able to control his instincts and will behave inappropriately. 
D)  guilt associated with past actions. 
A)  he has behaved in a manner that is inconsistent with his moral code. 
B)  a realistic threat is present in the environment. 
C)  he will not be able to control his instincts and will behave inappropriately. 
D)  guilt associated with past actions.

Question 7

The relational model of psychoanalysis downplays the role of countertransference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  oral stage. 
B)  anal stage. 
C)  phallic stage. 
D)  genital stage. 
A)  oral stage. 
B)  anal stage. 
C)  phallic stage. 
D)  genital stage.

Question 9

The Freudian view of human nature is deterministic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The developmental crisis involving initiative vs. guilt occurs during:

Accepted Answer

A)  school age. 
B)  early childhood age. 
C)  preschool age. 
D)  adolescence. 
A)  school age. 
B)  early childhood age. 
C)  preschool age. 
D)  adolescence.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of interpretation early in the therapeutic relationship 
B)  Targeting a specific interpersonal problem during the first session 
C)  The therapist functioning as a blank slate 
D)  Developing a strong working alliance 
A)  Use of interpretation early in the therapeutic relationship 
B)  Targeting a specific interpersonal problem during the first session 
C)  The therapist functioning as a blank slate 
D)  Developing a strong working alliance

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Narcissistic 
B)  Dependent 
C)  Borderline 
D)  Obsessive-compulsive 
A)  Narcissistic 
B)  Dependent 
C)  Borderline 
D)  Obsessive-compulsive

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following are true about the superego except:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is the 'legal' branch of personality. 
B)  it is the internalisation of the standards of parents and society. 
C)  it governs, controls and regulates the personality. 
D)  it inhibits id impulses. 
A)  it is the 'legal' branch of personality. 
B)  it is the internalisation of the standards of parents and society. 
C)  it governs, controls and regulates the personality. 
D)  it inhibits id impulses.

Question 17

A person with a personality disorder is characterised 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.

Accepted Answer

A)  narcissistic 
B)  dependent 
C)  borderline 
D)  obsessive-compulsive 
A)  narcissistic 
B)  dependent 
C)  borderline 
D)  obsessive-compulsive

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Perls 
B)  Satir 
C)  Rogers 
D)  Mahler 
A)  Perls 
B)  Satir 
C)  Rogers 
D)  Mahler

Question 20

Thembi feels guilty whenever she considers taking a day off from work for personal reasons. Which of the psychic structures suggested by Freud is feeding her guilty feelings?

Accepted Answer

A)  The id 
B)  The ego 
C)  The superego 
D)  The consciousness 
A)  The id 
B)  The ego 
C)  The superego 
D)  The consciousness

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

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

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

What is the correct sequence of the psychosexual stages?

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

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

The relational model of psychoanalysis downplays the role of countertransference.

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

The Freudian view of human nature is deterministic.

The developmental crisis involving initiative vs. guilt occurs during:

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

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

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

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

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

All of the following are true about the superego except:

A person with a personality disorder is characterised 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.

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

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

Thembi feels guilty whenever she considers taking a day off from work for personal reasons. Which of the psychic structures suggested by Freud is feeding her guilty feelings?

Introduction and Overview

The Counsellor: Person and Professional

Ethical Issues in Counselling Practice

Adlerian Therapy

Existential Therapy

Person-Centered Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Behaviour Therapy

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Choice Theoryreality Therapy

Feminist Therapy

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Family Systems Therapy

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Exam 4: Psychoanalytic Therapy

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

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

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

What is the correct sequence of the psychosexual stages?

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

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

The relational model of psychoanalysis downplays the role of countertransference.

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

The Freudian view of human nature is deterministic.

The developmental crisis involving initiative vs. guilt occurs during:

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

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

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

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

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

All of the following are true about the superego except:

A person with a personality disorder is characterised 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.

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

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

Thembi feels guilty whenever she considers taking a day off from work for personal reasons. Which of the psychic structures suggested by Freud is feeding her guilty feelings?

Introduction and Overview

The Counsellor: Person and Professional

Ethical Issues in Counselling Practice

Adlerian Therapy

Existential Therapy

Person-Centered Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Behaviour Therapy

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Choice Theoryreality Therapy

Feminist Therapy

Postmodern Approaches

Family Systems Therapy

An Integrative Perspective

Filters