Question 1

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

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A)   forming a contract with the therapist.
B)   willingness to do 'homework assignments'.
C)   participating in free association.
D)   writing down dreams.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The basic aim of psychoanalytic therapy is to:

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A)   treat specific learning disorders.
B)   change overt behaviour.
C)   correct irrational thinking.
D)   make the unconscious motives conscious.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

The main function of the ego is to:

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A)   inhibit id impulses.
B)   seek pleasure in life.
C)   mediate between the instincts and the surrounding environment.
D)   strive for perfection.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The working-through process consists of repetitive and elaborate explorations of unconscious material and defences, most of which originated in early childhood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A more flexible variant of psychoanalysis is:

Accepted Answer

A)   psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy.
B)   psychoanalytically oriented reality therapy.
C)   superego-oriented psychotherapy.
D)   psychoanalytic behaviour analysis.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

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

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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.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Resistance, in the analytic view, results from either a conscious unwillingness on the part of the client to cooperate, or from the inability of the therapist to develop a sound therapeutic programme.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   rationalisation.
B)   projection.
C)   displacement.
D)   introjection.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

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A)   rejecting others' love.
B)   fear of intimate relationships.
C)   mistrust of others.
D)   high self-esteem.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

In object-relations theory, later relationships build upon the child's:

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A)   search for approval from the father.
B)   birth order.
C)   striving to overcome felt inferiority.
D)   search for a reconnection with the mother.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Brief psychodynamic therapists tend to assume an active role in the therapy process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The concept of resistance can best be described as all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   everything that prevents a client from producing unconscious material.
B)   that which needs to be analysed and interpreted.
C)   an inevitable part of psychoanalytic therapy.
D)   it is not valuable from a theoretical and clinical perspective.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

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

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A)   autonomy vs shame and doubt.
B)   initiative vs guilt.
C)   identity vs role confusion.
D)   trust vs mistrust.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)   The id
B)   The ego
C)   The superego
D)   The unconsciousE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Evidence suggesting the concept of the unconscious includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   dreams.
B)   posthypnotic suggestions.
C)   free association.
D)   material derived from introspective techniques.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   sublimation.
B)   repression.
C)   introjection.
D)   displacement.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   displacement.
B)   denial.
C)   compensation.
D)   sublimation.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 4: Psychoanalytic Therapy

Brief psychodynamic therapists tend to assume an active role in the therapy process.

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

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Resistance, in the analytic view, results from either a conscious unwillingness on the part of the client to cooperate, or from the inability of the therapist to develop a sound therapeutic programme.

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

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

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The basic aim of psychoanalytic therapy is to:

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

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

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In object-relations theory, later relationships build upon the child's:

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

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The concept of resistance can best be described as all of the following except:

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

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A more flexible variant of psychoanalysis is:

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

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The working-through process consists of repetitive and elaborate explorations of unconscious material and defences, most of which originated in early childhood.

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

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The main function of the ego is to:

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Evidence suggesting the concept of the unconscious includes all of the following except:

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Brief psychodynamic therapists tend to assume an active role in the therapy process.

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

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Resistance, in the analytic view, results from either a conscious unwillingness on the part of the client to cooperate, or from the inability of the therapist to develop a sound therapeutic programme.

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

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

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The basic aim of psychoanalytic therapy is to:

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

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

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In object-relations theory, later relationships build upon the child's:

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

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The concept of resistance can best be described as all of the following except:

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

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A more flexible variant of psychoanalysis is:

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

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The working-through process consists of repetitive and elaborate explorations of unconscious material and defences, most of which originated in early childhood.

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

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