Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Therapy Quiz

Who developed the classic psychoanalysis theory?

• Erik Erikson

• Alfred Adler

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Jung

Which component of personality is present at birth according to Freud?

• Ego

• Id

• Conscious

• Superego

What percentage of total memories does the unconscious mind comprise according to Freud?

• 75% to 80%

• 10%

• 15%

• 25%

What is the term for the psychic energy that Freud believed was the driving force behind behavior?

• Superego

• Libido

• Ego

• Id

In psychodynamic therapy, what is the focus compared to cognitive behavioral therapy?

• Past influences

• Present experiences

• Future goals

• Immediate behavior

What is the primary goal of psychodynamic therapy?

• To change behavior through conditioning

• To gain self-awareness and understand past influences

• To focus on immediate problem-solving

• To develop new skills

Which technique involves the client guiding the conversation in any direction?

• Pattern recognition

• Memory retrieval

• Free association

• Dream analysis

What does dream analysis in psychodynamic therapy aim to access?

• Conscious thoughts

• Immediate behavior

• Preconscious memories

• Unconscious urges

What is the purpose of recognizing defense mechanisms in psychodynamic therapy?

• To focus on conscious thoughts

• To avoid therapy sessions

• To explore and develop more effective mechanisms

• To reinforce existing behaviors

What is the role of the therapist in brief psychodynamic therapy?

• To focus on the therapist's own experiences

• To remain passive

• To take a more active role in keeping the client focused

• To provide solutions