Psychoanalytic Flashcards
T/F - The psychosocial perspective is not compatible with the psychosexual view of development
F
T/F -Children who do not experience the opportunity to differentiate self from others may later develop a narcissistic personality disorder
T
The contemporary trends in psychoanalytic theory are reflected in object relations theory, the self psychology model, and the relational model
T
T/F brief psychodynamic therapists assume a neutral therapeutic stance as a way to promote transference
F
Analytic therapy is orientated towards achieving insight - t/f
T
T/F. Working through is achieved almost totally by catharsis including getting out deeply buried emotions
F
From the Freudian perspective, resistance is typically a conscious process. T or F
F
The contemporary psychoanalytic approaches place emphasis on the unconscious , the role of transference and counter transference and the importance of early life experiences. T or F
T
Object relation therapists focus on symbiosis, separation differentiation and integration T or F
T
In object relations theory there is an emphasis on early development as a decisive factor influencing later development T or F
T
Who of the following is NOT considered an object-relations therapist A. Heinz Kohut B. Margaret Mahler C. Otto Kernberg D. Erik Erikson
D.
Which of the following is not considered a contemporary psychoanalytic approach? A. object-relations theory B. self psychology C. relational psychoanalysis D. classical psychoanalysis
D.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of contemporary psychoanalytic approach?
a. Emphasis on the origins, transformations and organisational functions of the self
b. The contrasting experiences of others is highlighted
c. People are classified as compliant, aggressive or detached types
d. Focus is on the differentiation between the integration of self and others
e. Early development is seen as critical to understanding later development
C
All of the following are concepts developed by Carl Jung EXCEPT
a. the shadow
b. normal infantile autism
c. animus and anima
d. collective unconscious
e. archetypes
B
According to Ericsson’s psychosocial view, the struggle between industry and inferiority occurs during
a adolescence
b. Old age
C. School-age
C
Ericsson's preschool-age face correspondence to which Freudian stage? A. Oral B. Anal C. Phallic D. Latency E. genital
C
Which term refers to the repetition of interpretations and the overcoming of resistance so that clients can resolve neurotic patterns? A. Working through B. transference C. Counter transference D. Catharsis E. Acting out
A
Analysis of transference is a central to psychoanalysis because it
A. Keeps the therapist hidden and that is feeling secure
B. Allows clients to relive their past in therapy and gain insight
C. Helps clients formulate specific plans to change behaviour
D. It is considered the only way to get at unconscious material
E. It is the best way to understand one’s lifestyle
B
In brief psychodynamic therapy (bpt) the therapist
A. Assumes a nondirective and even passive role
B. Deals exclusively with a single presenting problem
C. Assumes an active role in quickly formulating a therapeutic focus that goes beyond the surface of presenting problems
D. Avoids treating any underlying issue
C
With respect to applying the psychoanalytic approach to group counselling, which statements are true
a. In psychodynamic therapy groups members re-create their social situations, implying that the group becomes a microcosm of their everyday lives
B. Members can profit from identifying and exploring their transferences within the group
C. Projections onto the therapist and other members provide a clue to members unresolved conflicts
D. One’s ways of relating within the group provides clues to patterns outside of the group
E. All of the above
E
Borderline and narcissistic disorders have been given much attention by a. Traditional psychoanalytic treatment B. Jungian therapy C. Object-relations theory D. Erikson's developmental approach
C
During psychoanalytic treatment, clients are typically asked
A. To monitor their behavioural changes by keeping the journal that describes what they do at home and work
B. To make major changes in their lifestyle
C. Not to make radical changes in the lifestyle
D. To give up their friendships
C
Countertransference refers to
A. The irrational reactions clients have towards their therapists
B. The irrational reactions therapists have towards their clients
C. The projections of the client
D. The client’s need to be special in the therapists eyes
E. All except a
B
Maintaining the analytic framework refers to
a. The whole range of procedural factors in the treatment process
B. The analysts relative anonymity
C. Agreement on the payment of fees
D. The regularity and consistency of meetings
E. All of the above
E
In psychoanalytic therapy (as opposed to classical analysis), which of the following procedures is LEAST likely to be used
A. The client lying on the couch
B. Working with transference
C. Relating presence struggles with past events
D. Working with dreams
E. Interpretation of resistance
A
