Deck 4: Psychoanalytic Therapy

Question 1

Feelings of hostility,destructiveness,anger,rage,and hatred are associated with the:

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

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Manufacturing "good" reasons to explain away a bruised ego,or to explain away failures or losses,is known as:

A)rationalization.
B)projection.
C)displacement.
D)introjection.
E)reaction formation.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The technique whereby the analyst explains the meaning of certain behavior is known as:

A)transference.
B)rationalization.
C)countertransference.
D)interpretation.
E)free association.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Directing energy toward another object or a person (when anxiety is reduced by focusing on a "safer target")is known as:

A)sublimation.
B)repression.
C)introjection.
D)displacement.
E)compensation.

Question 5

The concept of resistance can best be described as:

A)everything that prevents a client from producing unconscious material.
B)that which needs to be analyzed and interpreted.
C)an inevitable part of psychoanalytic therapy.
D)an unwillingness to freely share with the analyst certain thoughts and feelings.
E)all of these

Question 6

The "fundamental rule" for the client in psychoanalysis is:

A)forming a contract with the therapist.
B)willingness to do "homework assignments."
C)participating in free association.
D)writing down dreams.

Question 7

The ego defense mechanism that consists of masking perceived weaknesses or developing certain positive traits to make up for limitations is known as:

A)sublimation.
B)compensation.
C)introjection.
D)reaction formation.
E)regression.

Question 8

One of the most important Freudian concepts,which consists of pushing unacceptable life events and painful feelings into the unconscious,is:

A)repression.
B)regression.
C)displacement.
D)rationalization.
E)projection.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Evidence suggesting the concept of the unconscious includes:

A)dreams.
B)post-hypnotic suggestions.
C)free-association.
D)all of these.
E)direct observation based on experimental research.

Question 11

The process of redirecting sexual energy into some form of socially acceptable behavior is known as:

A)displacement.
B)denial.
C)compensation.
D)sublimation.
E)repression.

Question 12

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

A)anal stage
B)genital stage
C)oral stage
D)phallic stage
E)latency stage

Question 13

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

A)displacement
B)reaction formation
C)introjection
D)projection
E)regression

Question 14

The young adult who adopts his parent's outdated political beliefs to avoid unpleasant feelings of anxiety is an example of:

A)displacement.
B)reaction formation.
C)sublimation.
D)introjection.
E)projection.

Question 15

A major characteristic of the classical psychoanalytic therapist is:

A)openness and self-disclosure.
B)a deeply personal and sharing relationship.
C)a sense of being anonymous.
D)a focus on specific behavior and an objective appraisal of learned patterns of behavior.

Question 16

A person who manages their anxiety by distorting reality and failing to acknowledge painful events is most likely using:

A)introjection.
B)sublimation.
C)denial.
D)compensation.
E)undoing.

Question 17

A more flexible variant of psychoanalysis is:

A)psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy
B)psychoanalytically oriented reality therapy
C)superego-oriented psychotherapy
D)psychoanalytic behavior analysis

Question 18

Attributing to others the qualities or traits that are unacceptable to our own ego is best described as:

A)displacement.
B)introjection.
C)reaction formation.
D)projection.
E)none of these.

Question 19

The basic aim of psychoanalytic therapy is:

A)to treat specific learning disorders.
B)to change overt behavior.
C)to correct irrational thinking.
D)to make the unconscious material conscious.

Question 20

The ego defense mechanism in which a person exhibits behavior that clearly shows signs of reverting to less mature stages is ________?

A)fixation
B)rationalization
C)regression
D)introjection
E)reaction formation

Question 21

The developmental crisis involving initiative vs.guilt occurs during the:

A)school age.
B)early childhood stage.
C)preschool age.
D)adolescence.
E)later life.

Question 22

Henry has the impulse to gamble excessively whenever he goes to Las Vegas.Aware of this,he has decided to turn down a job offer in Las Vegas to avoid the temptation to gamble.What part of Henry's personality helped him to reach this decision?

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

Question 23

Jacqueline feels guilty whenever she considers taking a day off from work for personal reasons.Which of the psychic structures postulated by Freud is fueling her guilt feelings?

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

Question 24

Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the relational approach to psychoanalysis?

A)The approach is based on an egalitarian model.
B)There is an exploration of the subjectivities of both client and therapist.
C)Countertransference provides rich information about the client's dynamics.
D)Therapist anonymity is used to foster the transference relationship.

Question 25

The primary aim of time limited dynamic psychotherapy is to:

A)explore sources of childhood trauma.
B)deal exclusively with a single presenting problem.
C)change the client's repetitive patterns of relating to others.
D)bring about catharsis.

Question 26

All of the following are true about the superego except:

A)It is the judicial branch of personality.
B)It is the internalization of the standards of parents and society.
C)It represents the ideal.
D)It inhibits id impulses.
E)It governs,controls and regulates the personality.

Question 27

What is the correct sequence of the psychosexual stages?

A)anal/phallic/latency/genital/oral
B)oral/anal/phallic/latency/genital
C)oral/anal/latency/genital/phallic
D)latency/oral/anal/phallic/genital
E)latency/anal/oral/phallic/genital

Question 28

A person who is suffering from feelings of alienation and isolation has probably failed to achieve a sense of ___________ during the ___________stage of development.

A)identity; adolescence
B)trust; infancy
C)generativity; middle age
D)intimacy; young adulthood
E)integrity; later life

Question 29

Developmentally,Freud's latency stage corresponds to Erickson's stage of:

A)trust versus mistrust.
B)intimacy versus isolation.
C)initiative versus guilt.
D)identity versus role confusion.
E)industry versus inferiority.

Question 30

The main function of the ego is:

A)to inhibit id impulses.
B)to seek pleasure in life.
C)to mediate between the instincts and the surrounding environment.
D)to strive for perfection.

Question 31

From a multicultural perspective,classical analysis may:

A)discourage clients who do not hold upper-middle-class values.
B)be problematic for clients from cultures that prefer a directive approach.
C)underscore the role of important cultural and political factors in the client's world.
D)all of the above

Question 32

If a person becomes fixated in the oral stage of development,later personality problems may include:

A)rejecting others' love.
B)fear of intimate relationships.
C)mistrust of others.
D)all of these.
E)none of these.

Question 33

Freud used the term libido in which of the following ways?

A)To refer to the death instincts
B)to refer to the energy of all the life instincts
C)To refer to sexual abuse
D)To account for the aggressive drive

Question 34

All of the following are a part of Jung's view of development except:

A)individuation
B)the shadow.
C)symbiosis.
D)collective unconscious.
E)archetypes.

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

A person experiencing persistent feelings of inadequacy has probably had difficulty attaining a sense of _________ during the_________ stage.

A)intimacy; young adulthood
B)identity; adolescent
C)integrity; later life
D)initiative; preschool age
E)industry; school age

Question 37

In Erikson's view,the major developmental task in adolescence is:

A)intimacy vs.isolation.
B)integrity vs.despair.
C)identity vs.role confusion.
D)initiative vs.guilt.
E)identity vs.shame and doubt.

Question 38

According to Erickson,the basic struggle of early childhood involves:

A)autonomy vs.shame and doubt.
B)initiative vs.guilt.
C)identity vs.role confusion.
D)trust vs.mistrust.
E)intimacy vs.isolation.

Question 39

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

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 40

Self psychology and object relations theory emphasize:

A)the influence of critical factors in early development on later development.
B)the origins,transformations and organizational functions of the self.
C)the differentiation between self and others.
D)all of these.

Question 41

The ego is the original structure of personality.

Question 42

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship a client has with his or her analyst?

A)The client is free to express any idea or feeling as long as it is not scandalous.
B)The analyst is free to engage in spontaneous self-expression if a client makes an erroneous comment.
C)The client is free to express any idea or feeling,no matter how irresponsible,scandalous,politically incorrect,selfish,or infantile.
D)The client is encouraged to use "solution talk" and avoid talking about problems.

Question 43

The id is related to the concept of libido.

Question 44

Which statement below is not accurate with regard to the phenomenon of countertransference?

A)Countertransference reactions are the weakest source of data for understanding the world of the client since they are so biased.
B)Countertransference reactions are inevitable because all therapists have unresolved conflicts and personal vulnerabilities that are activated through their professional work.
C)Most research on countertransference has dealt with its deleterious effects and how to manage these reactions.
D)It is critical that therapists monitor their own feelings during therapy sessions and use their responses as a source for increased self-awareness and understanding of their clients.

Question 45

A person with a __________ personality disorder is characterized 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.

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

Question 46

In psychoanalytic therapy,how do clients work with their dreams?

A)They report their dreams and are encouraged to free associate to the elements of the dream.
B)They look for mystical meanings underlying the dream.
C)They "become" each part of their dream and act out these parts in fantasy.
D)They look to their dreams as signs of prediction of the future.

Question 47

Analytic therapy is oriented toward:

A)achieving insight.
B)identifying and experiencing feelings and memories.
C)developing an in-depth self-understanding.
D)reconstructing childhood experiences.
E)all of these

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

It is of paramount importance that therapists develop some level of objectivity and not react defensively and subjectively in the face of:

A)anger.
B)love.
C)adulation.
D)criticism.
E)all of these.

Question 50

In object-relations theory,later relationships build upon:

A)the child's search for approval from the father.
B)one's birth order.
C)one's striving to overcome felt inferiority.
D)the child's search for a reconnection with the mother.
E)the quality of relationships with one's siblings.

Question 51

All of the following are true about a therapist's countertransference reactions except:

A)they should be avoided.
B)they have the potential to interfere with effective treatment.
C)they can provide rich understanding of the client's experience.
D)they should be carefully monitored by the therapist.

Question 52

The Freudian view of human nature is deterministic.

Question 53

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

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
E)none of these

Question 54

Which of the following is not typically a standard psychoanalytic technique?

A)free association
B)interpretation
C)exploration of one's position in the family
D)exploration of patterns of resistance
E)analysis of transference

Question 55

As a result of the client/therapist relationship in psychoanalytic therapy:

A)clients acquire insights into their own unconscious psychodynamics.
B)clients are better able to understand the association between their past experiences and their current behavior.
C)awareness is increased on the client's part.
D)all of these

Question 56

The techniques of psychoanalytic therapy are aimed at:

A)gaining insights into the client's behavior.
B)helping clients to resolve their competitive strivings with their siblings.
C)teaching people social skills such as assertive behavior.
D)helping clients see how their thinking leads to certain emotional and behavioral patterns.

Question 57

Traditional analytic therapists make more frequent interpretations of transferences and engage in fewer supportive interventions than is the case with psychodynamic therapists.

Question 58

Because ego and consciousness are not the same,the slogan for psychoanalysis has shifted from "making the unconscious conscious" to

A)"making the ego conscious."
B)"where there was id,let there be ego."
C)"get rid of the id kid!"
D)"may the force be within you."
E)"stop blaming your mother!"

Question 59

In order to meet the goals of psychoanalytic treatment,Rhonda must help her eating disordered clients to:

A)reduce their symptoms and resolve their internal conflicts.
B)replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk.
C)make use of programs such as Weight Watchers or the Atkins diet plan.
D)increase their support networks and develop social interest.

Question 60

Freud postulated the concepts of both life instincts and death instincts.

Question 61

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

Question 62

Free association is one of the basic tools used to gain access to the unconscious.

Question 63

The analysis of transference is a central technique in psychoanalysis.

Question 64

All analytically oriented therapists subscribe to the model of the "anonymous therapist" or the "blank screen" as a necessary way to foster transference.

Question 65

According to Freud,consciousness constitutes the largest part of one's psychological functioning.

Question 66

The relational model of psychoanalysis downplays the role of countertransference.

Question 67

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

Question 68

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

Question 69

Resistance,in the analytic view,results from either a conscious unwillingness on the part of the client to cooperate,or from the ineptness of the therapist in developing a sound therapeutic program.

Question 70

Ego-defense mechanisms,by their very nature,imply psychopathology.

Question 71

The relational model of psychoanalysis regards transference as an interactive process between the client and therapist.

Question 72

During the anal stage,children typically experience a range of negative feelings,including rage,hate,and hostility.

Question 73

Freud postulated the theory of infantile sexuality.

Question 74

The phallic stage typically occurs during the ages of 1 to 3.

Question 75

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

Question 76

Brief psychodynamic therapies target specific interpersonal problems during the initial session.

Question 77

The major developmental task of the anal stage is acquiring a sense of trust.

Question 78

Analytically oriented therapists typically interpret free associations,dreams,resistances,and
transferences.

Question 79

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

Question 80

Analytic therapists view transference as a factor that results from ineffective
intervention on the therapist's part.