Psychoanalysis Techniques and Applications

Question 1

Which psychoanalytic technique involves the patient speaking freely about their thoughts, feelings, and memories?

Accepted Answer

Free association

Answer

Hypnosis

Answer

Cognitive restructuring

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Behavioral rehearsal

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of dream analysis in psychoanalysis?

Accepted Answer

To uncover unconscious desires and conflicts

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To enhance memory recall

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To analyze brain wave patterns

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To practice relaxation techniques

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a defense mechanism identified by Freud?

Accepted Answer

Repression

Answer

Transference

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Operant conditioning

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Archetypes

Question 4

What does "transference" mean in psychoanalytic therapy?

Accepted Answer

Redirecting emotions from a past relationship onto the therapist

Answer

Forgetting traumatic events due to repression

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The patient dreaming about their therapist

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The therapist projecting their feelings onto the patient

Question 5

Which of the following is an application of psychoanalysis in therapy?

Accepted Answer

Free association

Answer

Systematic desensitization

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Behavioral activation

Answer

Cognitive restructuring