Test Bank For Current Psychotherapies 11th Edition

1 : A common assumption across psychoanalytic perspectives is that humans are motivated by A : unconscious factors.
B : learning principles.
C : relationship stressors.

D : biological predispositions.

Correct Answer : A

2 : Psychoanalytic therapists view the therapeutic relationship as A : the vehicle for change.
B : irrelevant to the process.
C : secondary to the theory.

D : solely defined by the patient.

Correct Answer : A

3 : During psychoanalysis, a patient discusses a fantasy. The psychoanalytical therapist would see this fantasy as linked to a(n)
A : irrational belief system.
B : cognitive distortion.

C : behavioral pattern warranting change. D : instinctually derived wish.

Correct Answer : D

4 : Psychoanalytic theory would assert that the behavior of a newborn is dominantly controlled by
A : collective unconscious.
B : reaction formation.

C : primary process.
D : secondary process.

Correct Answer : A

5 : Secondary process refers to thinking that is A : instinctual.
B : logical.
C : primitive.

D : visual.

Correct Answer : B

6 : The process by which emotionally painful intrapsychic elements are pushed out of awareness is termed as
A : abreaction.
B : determinism.

C : conceptualization. D : defense.

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C : reaction formation. D : splitting.

Correct Answer : B

8 : Sallys view of her therapist continuously shifts from good to bad. This is an example of A : intellectualization.
B : projection.
C : reaction formation.

D : splitting.

Correct Answer : D

9 : Bob talks rationally about the fact that his wife of 30 years has unexpectedly asked for a divorce and discusses the practical aspects of moving out, totally avoiding any show of emotion. This is an example of
A : intellectualization.
B : projection.
C : reaction formation.
D : splitting.

Correct Answer : A

10 : When someone denies a threatening feeling and proclaims to feel the opposite, they are displaying the defense mechanism of
A: intellectualization.
B: projection.

C: reaction formation. D : splitting.

Correct Answer: C

11: Joan becomes agitated with her psychoanalyst’s interpretations, perceiving the comments as judgmental, which reminds her of interactions with her father. This is known as
A: regression.
B : transference.

C: resistance.
D: autoeroticism.

Correct Answer: B

12: The shift in psychoanalytic therapies from a one- versus two-person psychology refers to the emphasis psychoanalytical therapy places on
A: couples counseling to address distress.
B: the role of the family in the development of pathology.

C: mutual influence of therapist and patient in therapy. D : transference and countertransference.

7: Every time Charles feels insecure in his relationship with Megan, he accuses Megan of being insecure. This is an example of
A: intellectualization.
B: projection.

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