What is Psychodynamic Therapy?

The video explores the origins and development of psychodynamic theory, highlighting the contributions of Ernst Wilhelm von Brooke, Sigmund Freud, and Alfred Adler. It delves into Adler's early life and his influence on psychodynamic therapy, emphasizing the core beliefs such as striving for superiority and the inferiority complex. The video outlines various psychodynamic therapy techniques, including consciousness raising and contingency control, and discusses the therapy's effectiveness and impact on modern therapeutic practices.

Who was the scientist that influenced Sigmund Freud's development of psychodynamic theory?

• Ernst Wilhelm von Brooke

• Alfred Adler

• Albert Einstein

• Carl Jung

What core motivation did Alfred Adler propose for all human beings?

• Striving for knowledge

• Striving for happiness

• Striving for superiority

• Striving for wealth

What is the term Adler used to describe feelings of not being good enough?

• Superiority complex

• Inferiority complex

• Self-esteem issues

• Anxiety disorder

According to Adler, what influences a person's lifestyle choices?

• Financial status

• Birth order

• Education level

• Cultural background

What does psychodynamic therapy focus on more than psychoanalysis?

• Physical health

• Financial issues

• Interpersonal conflicts

• Internal conflicts

In psychodynamic therapy, what is the primary goal?

• To make the unconscious conscious

• To improve physical health

• To increase financial stability

• To enhance memory

What technique involves acting as if you are a different person to achieve a goal?

• Mindfulness

• Choosing

• Meditation

• Role-playing

How is psychodynamic therapy typically conducted?

• In group sessions

• Through email

• Face-to-face

• Over the phone

Which modern therapy has psychodynamic therapy not been compared to in terms of effectiveness?

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Psychoanalytic Therapy

• Art Therapy

What concept did psychodynamic therapy introduce that is now standard in modern counseling?

• The silent therapist

• The empathetic therapist

• The critical therapist

• The detached therapist