Question 1

According to Rank, which of the following is the best understanding about the guilt problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  It happens when one conforms to or ignores one's internal will and desires. 
B)  It involves the process of becoming a separate individual psychologically. 
C)  It happens when one conforms to one's internal will and desires. 
D)  It happens when one ignores one's internal will and desires. 
A)  It happens when one conforms to or ignores one's internal will and desires. 
B)  It involves the process of becoming a separate individual psychologically. 
C)  It happens when one conforms to one's internal will and desires. 
D)  It happens when one ignores one's internal will and desires. A

Question 2

______ addresses the psychological, intrapsychic elements of human functioning that are continually changing, contribute to motivation, and influence behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral theory 
B)  Cognitive theory 
C)  Psychodynamic theory 
D)  Intrapsychic theory 
A)  Behavioral theory 
B)  Cognitive theory 
C)  Psychodynamic theory 
D)  Intrapsychic theory C

Question 3

Which of the following theories are evolved based on the original psychodynamic theory developed by Freud?

Accepted Answer

A)  attachment theory, drive theory, will therapy, and cognitive theory 
B)  attachment theory, drive theory, will therapy, and object relations 
C)  attachment theory, systems theory, will therapy, and object relations 
D)  attachment theory, drive theory, behavioral therapy, and object relations 
A)  attachment theory, drive theory, will therapy, and cognitive theory 
B)  attachment theory, drive theory, will therapy, and object relations 
C)  attachment theory, systems theory, will therapy, and object relations 
D)  attachment theory, drive theory, behavioral therapy, and object relations B

Question 4

______ focuses on the transformation of the negative will expression into positive and eventually creative expression.

Accepted Answer

A)  Drive theory 
B)  Will psychology 
C)  Ego psychology 
D)  Self-psychology 
A)  Drive theory 
B)  Will psychology 
C)  Ego psychology 
D)  Self-psychology

Question 5

The functional theory of casework differed from the diagnostic theory of social casework because social workers of the functional school ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  focus on the professional's role in first studying, assessing, and then, treating a client who is having difficulties in adapting to the real world 
B)  interact with clients in such a way as to help them have a "corrective emotional experience" 
C)  provide limits and structure or provide a warm, inviting relationship with clients who had not experienced these healthy relational elements in childhood 
D)  operate from a psychology of growth and with an emphasis on creativity and the impact of social and cultural influences on human development 
A)  focus on the professional's role in first studying, assessing, and then, treating a client who is having difficulties in adapting to the real world 
B)  interact with clients in such a way as to help them have a "corrective emotional experience" 
C)  provide limits and structure or provide a warm, inviting relationship with clients who had not experienced these healthy relational elements in childhood 
D)  operate from a psychology of growth and with an emphasis on creativity and the impact of social and cultural influences on human development

Question 6

According to Freud, childhood relationships contribute to and shape adult development and functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

______ suggests that the way people relate to others and to the environment in adult life is shaped by caregiving experiences during infancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Drive theory 
B)  Object relations theory 
C)  Ego psychology 
D)  Self-psychology 
A)  Drive theory 
B)  Object relations theory 
C)  Ego psychology 
D)  Self-psychology

Question 8

According to Rank, which of the following is the best understanding about the trauma of birth?

Accepted Answer

A)  It denotes only the traumatic physical event of being born. 
B)  It denotes only the traumatic psychological event of being born. 
C)  It involves the process of becoming a separate individual, both physically and psychologically. 
D)  It happens when one conforms to one's internal will and desires. 
A)  It denotes only the traumatic physical event of being born. 
B)  It denotes only the traumatic psychological event of being born. 
C)  It involves the process of becoming a separate individual, both physically and psychologically. 
D)  It happens when one conforms to one's internal will and desires.

Question 9

______ refers to the client ascribing character traits and attitudes of significant others in their past to the social worker.

Accepted Answer

A)  Transference 
B)  Countertransference 
C)  Resistance 
D)  Ego 
A)  Transference 
B)  Countertransference 
C)  Resistance 
D)  Ego

Question 10

Which of the following arguments is based on Rank's will psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  The human individual merely reflects her/his external biological and cultural milieu. 
B)  The individual has the power of self-determination which can be used intentionally to shape her/his psychosocial world. 
C)  The human will is "bad" because it represents genetically inherited aggressive/sexual instincts that must be somehow overcome or sublimated. 
D)  It is a psychology that presumes to impose pre-determined morals on people, namely clients in therapy. 
A)  The human individual merely reflects her/his external biological and cultural milieu. 
B)  The individual has the power of self-determination which can be used intentionally to shape her/his psychosocial world. 
C)  The human will is "bad" because it represents genetically inherited aggressive/sexual instincts that must be somehow overcome or sublimated. 
D)  It is a psychology that presumes to impose pre-determined morals on people, namely clients in therapy.

Question 11

______ have challenged psychodynamic theory for its assumption that the practitioner is an objective observer who is able to make expert judgments about the client's reality which are not accessible to the client.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflict theorists 
B)  Ego psychologists 
C)  System theorists 
D)  Social constructionists 
A)  Conflict theorists 
B)  Ego psychologists 
C)  System theorists 
D)  Social constructionists

Question 12

What did Sigmund Fred do as a psychologist?

Accepted Answer

A)  challenged the repression of sexuality common in the Victorian society of his day 
B)  helped the "patient" closely examine the conscious processes underlying their problems 
C)  repressed sexuality and ignored the effects of trauma (e.g., sexual abuse) on children 
D)  failed to address the distress that interfered with people's everyday functioning 
A)  challenged the repression of sexuality common in the Victorian society of his day 
B)  helped the "patient" closely examine the conscious processes underlying their problems 
C)  repressed sexuality and ignored the effects of trauma (e.g., sexual abuse) on children 
D)  failed to address the distress that interfered with people's everyday functioning

Question 13

Define will according to Rank's will psychology. Using Rank's theory, explain how will can be used.

Accepted Answer

What Rank has in mind is a conscious, vo

Question 14

What is one of the assumptions of the classical psychodynamic theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  the professional role and involvement (e.g. two-person therapy) and clinical relationship 
B)  the crucial role of the mother infant bond in contributing to adult growth and development 
C)  the importance of people's creativity, potential and strengths to human growth and development 
D)  childhood experiences as contributing to the adult growth and development 
A)  the professional role and involvement (e.g. two-person therapy) and clinical relationship 
B)  the crucial role of the mother infant bond in contributing to adult growth and development 
C)  the importance of people's creativity, potential and strengths to human growth and development 
D)  childhood experiences as contributing to the adult growth and development

Question 15

______ emphasizes human potential and people's strengths and resilience.

Accepted Answer

A)  Drive theory 
B)  Object relations theory 
C)  Ego psychology 
D)  Self-psychology 
A)  Drive theory 
B)  Object relations theory 
C)  Ego psychology 
D)  Self-psychology

Question 16

Will therapy is different from Freud's approach to therapy because it ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  offers a disease/pathology-based therapy 
B)  involves meeting one-on-one with a trained therapist 
C)  provides a universally prescribed cure for mental illness 
D)  recognizes that suffering is rooted in a person's existential condition 
A)  offers a disease/pathology-based therapy 
B)  involves meeting one-on-one with a trained therapist 
C)  provides a universally prescribed cure for mental illness 
D)  recognizes that suffering is rooted in a person's existential condition

Question 17

______ is defined as the individual's means of coping with anxiety by refusing to engage in self-reflection or self-analysis that could lead to change and growth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Defense 
B)  Resistance 
C)  Repression 
D)  Projection 
A)  Defense 
B)  Resistance 
C)  Repression 
D)  Projection

Question 18

Psychoanalytic theory is the more expansive term than psychodynamic, encompassing a broad range of theories and perspectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is one of the assumptions of the more recent developments of psychodynamic theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of a medical model or deficit-based approach to working with clients 
B)  the crucial role of the mother infant bond in contributing to adult development 
C)  defense mechanisms which can be maladaptive or lead to healthy ego development 
D)  childhood experiences as contributing to the adult growth and development 
A)  the use of a medical model or deficit-based approach to working with clients 
B)  the crucial role of the mother infant bond in contributing to adult development 
C)  defense mechanisms which can be maladaptive or lead to healthy ego development 
D)  childhood experiences as contributing to the adult growth and development

Question 20

According to Freud, the ______ functions include the use of judgment, reason, frustration tolerance, and problem solving and relationship skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  self's 
B)  id's 
C)  ego's 
D)  superego's 
A)  self's 
B)  id's 
C)  ego's 
D)  superego's

According to Rank, which of the following is the best understanding about the guilt problem?

______ addresses the psychological, intrapsychic elements of human functioning that are continually changing, contribute to motivation, and influence behavior.

Which of the following theories are evolved based on the original psychodynamic theory developed by Freud?

______ focuses on the transformation of the negative will expression into positive and eventually creative expression.

The functional theory of casework differed from the diagnostic theory of social casework because social workers of the functional school ______.

According to Freud, childhood relationships contribute to and shape adult development and functioning.

______ suggests that the way people relate to others and to the environment in adult life is shaped by caregiving experiences during infancy.

According to Rank, which of the following is the best understanding about the trauma of birth?

______ refers to the client ascribing character traits and attitudes of significant others in their past to the social worker.

Which of the following arguments is based on Rank's will psychology?

______ have challenged psychodynamic theory for its assumption that the practitioner is an objective observer who is able to make expert judgments about the client's reality which are not accessible to the client.

What did Sigmund Fred do as a psychologist?

Define will according to Rank's will psychology. Using Rank's theory, explain how will can be used.

What is one of the assumptions of the classical psychodynamic theory?

______ emphasizes human potential and people's strengths and resilience.

Will therapy is different from Freud's approach to therapy because it ______.

______ is defined as the individual's means of coping with anxiety by refusing to engage in self-reflection or self-analysis that could lead to change and growth.

Psychoanalytic theory is the more expansive term than psychodynamic, encompassing a broad range of theories and perspectives.

What is one of the assumptions of the more recent developments of psychodynamic theory?

According to Freud, the ______ functions include the use of judgment, reason, frustration tolerance, and problem solving and relationship skills.

Introduction to Theory and Its Application to Social Work Practice

Critique of Theory for Use in Social Work Practice

Historical Context

Critical Theories

System Theories

Environmental and Ecological Theory in Social Work

Life Span Theories, Family Life Course Theories, and Historical Trauma

Symbolic Interactionism

Behavior Theory, the Cognitive Turn and the Influence of Mindfulness

Theories of Culture and White Privilege

Empowerment Theory and the Strengths Perspective

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Exam 5: Psychodynamic Theory

According to Rank, which of the following is the best understanding about the guilt problem?

______ addresses the psychological, intrapsychic elements of human functioning that are continually changing, contribute to motivation, and influence behavior.

Which of the following theories are evolved based on the original psychodynamic theory developed by Freud?

______ focuses on the transformation of the negative will expression into positive and eventually creative expression.

The functional theory of casework differed from the diagnostic theory of social casework because social workers of the functional school ______.

According to Freud, childhood relationships contribute to and shape adult development and functioning.

______ suggests that the way people relate to others and to the environment in adult life is shaped by caregiving experiences during infancy.

According to Rank, which of the following is the best understanding about the trauma of birth?

______ refers to the client ascribing character traits and attitudes of significant others in their past to the social worker.

Which of the following arguments is based on Rank's will psychology?

______ have challenged psychodynamic theory for its assumption that the practitioner is an objective observer who is able to make expert judgments about the client's reality which are not accessible to the client.

What did Sigmund Fred do as a psychologist?

Define will according to Rank's will psychology. Using Rank's theory, explain how will can be used.

What is one of the assumptions of the classical psychodynamic theory?

______ emphasizes human potential and people's strengths and resilience.

Will therapy is different from Freud's approach to therapy because it ______.

______ is defined as the individual's means of coping with anxiety by refusing to engage in self-reflection or self-analysis that could lead to change and growth.

Psychoanalytic theory is the more expansive term than psychodynamic, encompassing a broad range of theories and perspectives.

What is one of the assumptions of the more recent developments of psychodynamic theory?

According to Freud, the ______ functions include the use of judgment, reason, frustration tolerance, and problem solving and relationship skills.

Introduction to Theory and Its Application to Social Work Practice

Critique of Theory for Use in Social Work Practice

Historical Context

Critical Theories

System Theories

Environmental and Ecological Theory in Social Work

Life Span Theories, Family Life Course Theories, and Historical Trauma

Symbolic Interactionism

Behavior Theory, the Cognitive Turn and the Influence of Mindfulness

Theories of Culture and White Privilege

Empowerment Theory and the Strengths Perspective

Cognitive and Moral Development Theories

Filters