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WorksheetsPsychodynamic Theorists
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which term describes Freud's theory of personality development?
Psychoanalysis
Behaviorism
Humanism
Constructivism
What are the three components of Freud's structural model of the psyche?
Id, Ego, Superego
Conscious, Preconscious, Unconscious
Reality, Fantasy, Instinct
Self, Shadow, Persona
Which defense mechanism involves redirecting emotions to a substitute target?
Repression
Projection
Displacement
Regression
What is the goal of psychoanalysis in therapy?
If a client keeps missing appointments and arriving late, which Freudian concept might explain this?
Fixation
Free association
Resistance
Sublimation
In Freud's psychosexual stages, which stage focuses on toilet training?
Oral
Anal
Phallic
Latency
Which term refers to repressed thoughts becoming conscious in therapy?
Suppression
Insight
Catharsis
Interpretation
If a client dreams about a snake, what would Freud consider this symbol?
Phallic symbol (Freud considered snakes as phallic symbols)
Symbol of wisdom and healing
Representation of fear of the unknown
Sign of impending danger
What is the therapist's role in classical psychoanalysis?
Directive teacher
Silent observer
Objective interpreter
Supportive coach
What technique involves patients saying whatever comes to mind?
Reflection
Free association
Transference
Dream analysis
Which concept describes transferring feelings about a parent to the therapist?
Resistance
Projection
Transference
Sublimation
What is Freud’s term for unconscious refusal to accept reality?
Denial
Projection
Sublimation
Regression
If a client is overly orderly and rigid, which Freudian stage fixation might be involved?
Oral
Phallic
Genital
Anal
Which Freudian concept explains how energy is distributed across the id, ego, and superego?
Libido
Eros
Psychic energy
Thanatos
What is the name for the therapist’s emotional reaction to the client?
Transference
Projection
Empathy
Countertransference
What is the central goal of Jungian therapy?
Behavioral conditioning
Free association
Individuation
Reinforcement
What are Jung's major personality attitudes?
Introversion and Extraversion
Thinking and Feeling
Sensing and Intuition
Judging and Perceiving
If a client describes recurring dreams of a wise old man, what Jungian concept does this represent?
Persona
Shadow
Archetype
Anima
What is the Jungian term for the 'mask' people wear in social roles?
Shadow
Persona
Anima
Self
What concept involves balancing conscious and unconscious aspects of the self?
Repression
Sublimation
Individuation
Projection
If a client is exploring mythology in therapy, which theorist’s approach are they using?
Freud
Rogers
Jung
Skinner
Which term refers to inherited universal themes across cultures?
Dreams
Libido
Archetypes
Fixations
What is the collective unconscious?
Repressed childhood memories
Shared reservoir of human experience and symbols
Freud’s idea of repressed instincts
Which archetype represents one's dark side?
Self
Anima
Shadow
Hero
What does Jung mean by individuation?
Becoming socially accepted
Suppressing unconscious material
Integrating all parts of the psyche into a unified self
Developing the persona
If a client shifts between enthusiasm and exhaustion, which Jungian function may be over-activated?
Shadow
Introversion
Persona
Extraversion
What are the four Jungian functions of consciousness?
Id, Ego, Superego, Persona
Thinking, Feeling, Sensing, Intuition
What does Jung believe dreams provide access to?
Past-life experiences
Repressed trauma only
The unconscious, including archetypes
Behavioral conditioning
What role does symbolism play in Jungian therapy?
It's considered misleading
It's dismissed as irrational
It helps uncover unconscious meaning
It is used only in dream analysis
Which personality theory did Jung help develop that influenced the MBTI?
Trait theory
Archetypal theory
Typology theory
Behavioral theory
Q1. The focus of Adlerian therapy is:
understanding individual purpose and social connectedness
analyzing unconscious conflicts
modifying behavior through reinforcement
interpreting dreams and symbols
Which concept refers to a person's drive to overcome feelings of inferiority?
Compensation
Transference
Repression
Fixation
What is a lifestyle in Adlerian theory?
A pattern of sleep and diet
A person's unique way of seeking goals
A set of behavioral traits
A cultural adaptation
If a client is the youngest child in the family, what Adlerian concept might be explored?
Birth order
Reinforcement
Libido
Cognitive schema
What is the role of early recollections in Adlerian counseling?
They are dismissed as irrelevant
They indicate genetic disorders
They reveal unconscious desires
They give insight into current beliefs
Which term refers to imagined goals that guide behavior?
Final fictionalism
Latent needs
Unconscious urges
Self-actualization
If a client struggles with low self-worth, what would Adler say this indicates?
Superego dominance
An unresolved trauma
Inferiority complex
Cognitive dissonance
How does Adler define social interest?
Interest in fame
Belonging and contributing to society
Desire for leadership
Curiosity about social trends
What is the purpose of encouragement in Adlerian therapy?
To challenge negative thoughts
To reinforce behavior
To build courage and self-belief
To interpret dreams
Which counseling technique helps clients gain insight into mistaken beliefs?
Dream journaling
Acting 'as if'
Free association
Systematic desensitization
What term did Adler use for overcompensating for inferiority?
Displacement
Compulsion
Superiority complex
Repression
What is the counselor's role in Adlerian therapy?
Authority figure
Collaborative guide
Detached observer
Behavioral enforcer
If a client avoids challenges for fear of failure, what is this an example of?
Avoidance goal
Mistaken belief
Inferiority complex
All of the above
What role does family constellation play in understanding the client?
Predicts future relationships
Reflects physical health
Reveals relational patterns and beliefs
Indicates intelligence
What is the ultimate goal of Adlerian counseling?
Eliminate symptoms
Achieve insight into childhood trauma
Foster social interest and courage
Modify unconscious drives
