Question 1

Non-psychoanalytic family therapists locate problems between people; psychoanalytic family therapists identify problems ________ people.

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A)   within
B)   between
C)   within and between
D)   none of these choicesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

What is resistance? Give an example of how it is manifested in family therapy. How should the therapist work with resistance in treatment?

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Question 3

According to Freud what are the primary human motivations? According to Kohut what are the primary human motivations? Give an example of each and explain how they differ.

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According to Sigmund Freud, the primary human motivations are driven by the unconscious mind, particularly the id, ego, and superego. These motivations are primarily focused on fulfilling basic instinctual needs such as food, sex, and aggression. For example, a person may be motivated to seek out food when hungry or to engage in sexual activity to fulfill their desires.

On the other hand, according to Heinz Kohut, the primary human motivations are driven by the need for self-esteem and validation. Kohut's theory of self-psychology suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to feel valued and worthy. For example, a person may be motivated to seek out praise and recognition from others in order to feel validated and secure in their self-esteem.

The primary difference between Freud's and Kohut's theories of human motivation lies in their focus. Freud's theory emphasizes instinctual drives and conflicts within the individual, while Kohut's theory focuses on the need for validation and self-esteem from external sources. Additionally, Freud's theory is rooted in the unconscious mind, while Kohut's theory is more focused on conscious emotional needs.

Question 4

Four basic techniques used in psychoanalytic family therapy are: listening, empathy, interpretation, and maintaining analytic neutrality. Define and give an example of how each technique may be used in a treatment session with a couple experiencing marital difficulties.

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Listening: This technique involves actively and attentively listening to both partners in order to understand their perspectives and experiences. An example of this technique in a treatment session with a couple experiencing marital difficulties would be the therapist listening to both partners as they discuss their feelings about their relationship and the issues they are facing.

Empathy: Empathy involves understanding and sharing the feelings of another person. In a treatment session, the therapist may demonstrate empathy by acknowledging the emotions expressed by each partner and validating their experiences. For example, the therapist might say, "I can see that you both are feeling hurt and frustrated by the lack of communication in your relationship."

Interpretation: This technique involves the therapist offering insights and interpretations of the couple's behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. An example of this technique in a treatment session could be the therapist pointing out patterns of interaction or communication that are contributing to the marital difficulties. For instance, the therapist might say, "It seems like when one of you expresses a need, the other partner often responds defensively, which may be causing further conflict."

Maintaining Analytic Neutrality: This technique involves the therapist remaining impartial and not taking sides in the couple's conflicts. In a treatment session, the therapist may use this technique by refraining from aligning with one partner over the other and instead focusing on facilitating a balanced dialogue. For example, the therapist might say, "I understand that you both have different perspectives on this issue, and I want to help you both feel heard and understood."

Question 5

Explain the difference between the psychoanalytic techniques of confrontation and interpretation.

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Question 6

An emotional reaction, usually unconscious and often distorted, on the part of the therapist to a patient or family member in treatment is known as

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A)   transference
B)   countertransference
C)   projective identification
D)   introjectionE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Psychoanalytic clinicians identify pathology in families as the result of ________, while structural family therapists locate dysfunction in the boundaries between subsystems.

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A)   conflict
B)   intrapsychic rigidity
C)   developmental arrest
D)   all of these choicesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

A process in psychoanalytic family therapy, by which insights are translated into new and more productive ways of behaving and interacting is known as

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A)   projective identification
B)   working through
C)   metacommunication
D)   interpretationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

According to object relations theory, both ________ and ________ will likely result in poor adult adjustment.

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A)   inadequate separation-individuation; introjection of pathological objects
B)   repression of aggressive and libidinal impulses; inadequate separation-individuation
C)   introjection of pathological objects; enmeshment with family of origin
D)   enmeshment with family of origin; repression of aggressive and libidinal impulses
E)   inadequate separation-individuation; repression of aggressive and libidinal impulsesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Explain "projective identification."

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Question 11

Psychoanalytic family therapists pay particular interest to childhood memories when

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A)   they feel family members' need reassurance and direction
B)   family members' associations and spontaneous interactions cease
C)   they are re-enacted in the present, manifested as transference
D)   none of these choicesE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

What is the difference in impact on the patient between a therapist's mirroring versus expressing praise and reassurance?

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Mirroring and expressing praise and reas...

Question 13

According to self psychology, children are more likely to develop a secure and cohesive sense of self when parents provide sufficient opportunities for

Accepted Answer

A)   anaclitic introjection
B)   ego splits
C)   projective identification
D)   idealizationE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

According to psychoanalytic theory, marital choice is affected in part by the ________ phenomenon, in which the insecurely attached child grows up learning to hide their real needs and feelings to win approval.

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A)   false self
B)   invisible loyalty
C)   introjective
D)   double-bindE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

The general goals of psychoanalytic family therapy include all except

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A)   resolution of unconscious conflict
B)   anaclitic object constancy
C)   differentiation
D)   separation-individuationE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Along with the achievement of insight, the processes of "working through" and ________ are considered three specific processes that facilitate change in psychodynamic therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)   reintegrating split-off parts of the ego
B)   sublimation
C)   reciprocal introjection
D)   warding off of libidinal and aggressive impulsesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

A process whereby an infant begins to draw apart from the symbiotic bond with mother and develop autonomous functioning is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   introjection
B)   separation-individuation
C)   projective identification
D)   identificationE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Unlike ________, psychoanalytic clinicians may not complete their assessment or arrive at a final diagnosis until the end of treatment.

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A)   experientialists
B)   behaviorists
C)   structuralists
D)   B and CE) B) and D)
F) C) and D) D

Question 19

According to psychoanalytic perspectives, one's choice of marital partner is based on

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A)   the desire to maximize "rewards" and minimize "costs" of the relationship
B)   one's level of differentiation of self, and similar levels of differentiation in the families of origin
C)   complementary styles of communication
D)   one's desire to find someone with complementary needs who will fulfill one's unconscious fantasiesE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

Psychoanalytic family therapy consists of four basic techniques listening, empathy, interpretation, and

Accepted Answer

A)   maintaining analytic neutrality
B)   facilitating emotional expression
C)   paradoxical directives
D)   re-storyingE) All of the above
F) None of the above

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