Test bank For Current Psychotherapies 11th Edition

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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.
Correct Answer : D

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.
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 is proclaiming to feel the opposite, they
are displaying the defense mechanism of
A : intellectualization.
B : projection.
C : reaction formation.
D : splitting.
Correct Answer : C