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What are the common threads among different perspectives regarding psychological processes?

A) Psychological processes are primarily conscious and deliberate.
B) Psychological processes are influenced by external factors.
C) Psychological processes are influenced by unconscious factors and can be kept out of awareness to avoid psychological pain.
D) Psychological processes have no impact on our experience and actions.

A

C

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According to psychoanalytic theory, what role do fantasies play in people’s psychic functioning and relationships?

A) Fantasies have minimal influence on psychic functioning and relationships.
B) Fantasies are exclusively unconscious and inaccessible to conscious awareness.
C) Fantasies play a minor role in psychic functioning and relationships, with limited impact.
D) Fantasies are the primary driving force behind all aspects of psychic functioning and relationships.

A

d

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What does the term “primary process” refer to in psychoanalytic theory?

A) A sophisticated form of psychic functioning that emerges during childhood.
B) A conscious mental process that operates in the present moment.
C) A primitive type of psychic functioning that operates unconsciously and disregards the concept of time.
D) A cognitive process that involves rational thinking and problem-solving.

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C

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What does the term “secondary process” refer to in psychoanalytic theory?

A) A primitive form of psychic functioning that operates unconsciously and disregards rational thinking.
B) A conscious mental process that involves logical, sequential, and orderly thinking.
C) A cognitive process that involves creative and imaginative thinking.
D) A psychological defense mechanism that protects the individual from anxiety.

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B

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Which defense mechanism involves keeping emotional distance while discussing a topic?

A) Intellectualization
B) Projection
C) Repression
D) Rationalization

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A

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Which defense mechanism involves attributing a threatening feeling or motive to another person?

A) Intellectualization
B) Projection
C) Repression
D) Rationalization

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B

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Which defense mechanism involves denying a threatening feeling and proclaiming feeling the opposite?

A) Intellectualization
B) Projection
C) Repression
D) Reaction formation

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D

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Which defense mechanism functions to avoid ambivalent feelings about their qualities?

A) Intellectualization
B) Projection
C) Splitting
D) Denial

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C

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Who was the French neurologist known for his use of hypnosis with hysterics?

A) Wilhelm Wundt
B) Jean-Martin Charcot
C) Ivan Sechenov
D) John Watson

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B

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Why did Freud move away from using hypnosis in his psychoanalytic practice?

A) Hypnosis was considered unethical in the field of psychology.
B) Freud discovered that hypnosis could cause false memories in clients.
C) Some clients were not responsive to hypnosis and it was deemed unreliable.
D) Freud’s colleagues criticized him for using hypnosis in his practice.

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C

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What technique did Freud encourage his clients to use as an alternative to hypnosis?

A) Cognitive restructuring
B) Systematic desensitization
C) Mindfulness meditation
D) Free association

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D

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How did Freud’s focus on sexuality evolve over time?

A) He shifted his focus from sexual trauma to sexual fantasies and wishes.
B) He abandoned the concept of sexuality altogether and focused solely on unconscious drives.
C) He emphasized the role of sexual trauma as the primary cause of psychological problems.
D) He expanded his theory to include other non-sexual unconscious factors.

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D

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What is the term for Freud’s concept of the psychobiological push to repeat experiences associated with tension reduction?

A) Pleasure principle
B) Drive theory
C) Repetition compulsion
D) Tension reduction mechanism

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c

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According to Jung, what term is used to describe affectively charged ideas that are repressed due to emotional threat?

A) Emotional complexes
B) Unconscious functioning
C) Delayed response times
D) Repressed ideas

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A

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Which three are theoretical and personal tensions between Freud and Jung that led to the end of their collaboration?
A) Differences in theoretical perspectives
B) Disagreements over the importance of sexuality
C) Contrasting views on the nature of the unconscious
D) Neglect of creative and growth-oriented aspects of the unconscious
E) Failure to recognize the spiritual and transpersonal aspects of the human psyche
F) Personal conflicts
G) Clash of egos
H) Power struggles within the psychoanalytic community
I) Personal differences in values and beliefs

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A, C, E

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Which component of Freud’s structural theory represents the instinctual and pleasure-seeking aspect of the psyche?

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

A

A

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17
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Which component of Freud’s structural theory emerges from the id and represents the concerns of reality?

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

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B

18
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Which component of Freud’s structural theory develops through the internalization of social values and norms?

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

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C

19
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Object relations theory in psychoanalysis is primarily concerned with:

A) The development of the ego
B) The interpretation of dreams
C) The role of unconscious desires
D) Internal representations of relationships

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D

20
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The British Independents or the Middle Group in psychoanalysis emphasized:

A) The role of unconscious conflicts
B) The interpretation of dreams
C) Spontaneity, creativity, and therapist flexibility
D) The analysis of transference

A

C

21
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The United States recognized which psychoanalytic tradition?

A) British Independents
B) Middle Group
C) Classical psychoanalysis
D) Object relations theory

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C

22
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Which psychoanalytic tradition emerged from a divergence from mainstream ego psychology and emphasized interpersonal relationships?

A) Object relations theory
B) Interpersonal psychoanalysis
C) British Independents
D) American ego psychology

A

B

23
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What aspect of human development did Kohut focus on in his work?

A) Interpersonal relationships
B) Unconscious conflicts
C) Sense of self and self-esteem
D) Psychosexual development

A

c

24
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What was an important outcome of the development of relational psychoanalysis?

A) Integration of various psychoanalytic perspectives
B) Increased emphasis on unconscious conflicts
C) Shift towards cognitive-behavioral approaches
D) Consolidation of the monolithic psychoanalytic perspective

A

A

25
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What does modern conflict theory in contemporary ego psychology emphasize?

A) The importance of conscious desires and aspirations
B) The role of external factors in shaping human experience
C) The dynamic interplay between unconscious wishes and defenses
D) The influence of early childhood experiences on adult behavior

A

C

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Who is one of the notable figures associated with Kleinian and post-Kleinian thinking in psychoanalysis?
A) Sigmund Freud
B) Carl Jung
C) Wilfred Bion
D) Erik Erikson

A

C

27
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According to Lacanian theory, what does Lacan argue about the ego?

A) The ego is an adaptive aspect of the psyche.
B) The ego is a misidentification of oneself with the desire of the other.
C) The ego is a conscious representation of the self.
D) The ego is a result of unconscious conflicts.

A

B

28
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According to Lacanian theory, what does Lacan believe about the concept of a true self?

A) There is not a true self waiting to be discovered.
B) The true self is distorted by the medium of language.
C) The true self is a result of fundamental alienation.
D) The true self is experienced through language.

A

A

29
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According to conflict theory, how can different personality or character styles be understood?

A) They result from the compromise between underlying core wishes and defense styles.
B) They are shaped by environmental influences and social interactions.
C) They are determined by genetic factors and biological predispositions.
D) They are a result of cognitive processes and thought patterns.

A

a

30
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What is the key defense mechanism used to manage underlying emotions that are threatening?

A) Rationalization
B) Projection
C) Intellectualization
D) Repression

A

c

31
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According to Bowlby’s attachment theory, what is the motivational system referred to as?

A) Adaptation system
B) Proximity system
C) Attachment system
D) Caregiver system

A

c

32
Q

According to psychoanalytic theory, what defense mechanism involves attributing one’s own unacceptable aggressive impulses onto someone else?

A) Projection
B) Displacement
C) Projective identification
D) Regression

A

A

33
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According to Fairbairn’s theory, what do infants create as a defense mechanism when their parents are unavailable, frustrating, or traumatizing?
A) Internal objects
B) Projection
C) Displacement
D) Regression

A

A

34
Q

According to Fairbairn, why do individuals seek out partners who are similar to their parents?

A) To maintain loyalty to internal objects
B) To challenge their own perceptions
C) To break free from past experiences
D) To avoid repeating patterns

A

A

35
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According to Fairbairn, why do individuals sometimes recreate abusive relationship patterns?

A) To break free from past experiences
B) To challenge their own perceptions
C) To maintain loyalty to internal objects
D) To avoid repeating patterns

A

C

36
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In self psychology, what might occur if a caregiver is unresponsive to the wishes of the infant or prioritizes their own needs over the infant’s?

A) Developmental acceleration
B) Formation of a true self
C) Creation of a false self
D) Increased independence

A

C

37
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What is the definition of intersubjectivity in the context of psychotherapy?

A) The ability to hold onto one’s own experience in therapy
B) The therapist’s understanding of the client’s experiences
C) The client’s ability to construct meaning in therapy
D) The ability to recognize the other as an independent subject in therapy

A

A+ d combi

38
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In psychotherapy, what term describes the phenomenon where the client and therapist unknowingly take on complementary roles in their interactions?

A) Countertransference
B) Transference
C) Enactment
D) Resistance

A

C

39
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In psychotherapy, what does the term “containment” refer to?

A) The therapist’s ability to hold and tolerate their own emotions during the therapeutic process
B) The client’s ability to control and suppress their emotions during therapy sessions
C) The therapist’s responsibility to provide a safe and secure environment for the client
D) The client’s capacity to process and regulate their own emotions without external assistance

A

c

40
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What does empirical research suggest about the efficacy of psychoanalytic therapy?

A) Empirical research supports the effectiveness of psychoanalytic therapy for complex mental disorders.
B) Empirical research shows that psychoanalytic therapy has little to no efficacy.
C) Empirical research suggests that psychoanalytic therapy is only effective in short-term interventions.
D) Empirical research indicates that psychoanalytic therapy is effective only during the therapy period, with no long-term impact.

A

A

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