Comprehensive Exploration of Psychodynamic Theories and Concepts

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In psychodynamic theory, the unconscious mind is the _____ that contains thoughts and feelings we are not aware of.

Psychodynamic approaches focus on the interaction and conflict between the _____ and the unconscious mind.

Which of the following statements is correct about many of the ideas described by Freud? Many of Freud's ideas are _____ in popular culture.

What was the goal of psychodynamic and neo-analytic thinkers? The goal was to develop large theoretical models that could _____ a wide range of clinical observations.

Which field attempts to find evidence for psychodynamic processes through brain scans? This field is known as _____ neuroscience.

Ashley's therapist uses the psychodynamic approach. In her last session, her therapist asked her to simply talk about whatever comes to her mind. This psychodynamic technique is known as _____ association.

The id, ego, and superego make up the _____ model of the mind.

What was the main concept behind Freud's theory of developmental stages? As the child develops, the _____ attaches to different parts of the body.

Even though it appears that he needs to use the bathroom, when Tommy's parents ask him if he wants to use the 'potty,' he says no. What did Freud call people when they gained pleasure from retaining their bowels? They are described as _____ retentive.

What was Freud's term for the treatment of hysteria? He referred to it as the _____ cure.

In psychodynamic theory, what is a defense mechanism? It is a psychological process that keeps us from experiencing some causes of _____.

Jorge has a crush on Julie who is dating his best friend, which makes him feel guilty, so he frequently says mean and insulting things to her. What defense mechanism best describes his behavior? This is known as _____ formation.

The defense mechanism of _____ involves keeping unconscious impulses or wishes completely out of consciousness, whereas _____ involves not acknowledging the unconscious content at all.

Adam really wants to go on a date with Cara, but is afraid that she doesn't like him. He exhibits defensive pessimism by telling himself that he won't be too _____ if she says no.

Logan likes to use puns when talking with others to make them laugh. He is using the _____ humor style.

According to Jung, the _____ is filled with psychological structures called archetypes that are universal across cultures and time.

According to Jung, your dark side is considered your _____.

Freud saw the ego as the center of the psyche, whereas Jung believed that the Self was at the core, with the ego _____ the Self.

What are the two primary attitudes of the ego, according to Jung? They are _____ vs. introversion.

The Jungian process of individuation is that of changing the center of your universe from your ego to the _____.

Which theorist suggested that some people suffer from an 'inferiority complex'? This idea was proposed by _____ Adler.

One of Horney's most notable critiques was of Freud's idea of _____ envy, which she thought was significantly exaggerated.

Horney developed a model of personality that focused on three techniques, including _____ away, or trying to find peace by avoiding others.

What is the main focus of object relations theory? It focuses on understanding individuals by examining how they think about _____ people.

In object relations theory, the _____ fault is the lack of connection between the child and mother that can impact adult relationships in the future.

What is the primary difference between the conscious and unconscious mind? The unconscious mind is the part outside of our usual awareness; the conscious mind is the part we are _____ of.

What is a primary difference between the psychodynamic theorists and the way personality psychology is conducted today? Personality psychology today relies far more on _____ research.

What does it mean to say Freud's work was generative? It means that it generated a lot of _____ research.

Your friend tells you that Freud's topographical model of the mind consists of the id and the ego. What would you tell your friend to correct this mistake? The topographical model consists of the conscious, unconscious, and _____ mind.

The unconscious mind is typically governed by the _____ principle.

What part of your mind, according to Freud, would be responsible for a 'Freudian' slip? It is the _____.

Freud's version of a life force is the _____.

According to Freud, what occurs during the Oedipus complex? Sons become sexually attracted to their mothers and view their fathers as _____.

Molly has a dream that she's being chased by a dog. Her therapist tells her that the dogs are a symbol of the fear she has about her upcoming college entrance exams. Being anxious about her entrance exams is, in psychodynamic terms, the dream's _____ content.

When Senator Smith first took office, he was vocal in denouncing homosexuality and equal rights for gays and lesbians. Years later, he revealed he was gay. What defense mechanism might Senator Smith have been experiencing initially? This is known as _____ formation.

Which of the following defense mechanisms involves turning unconscious unacceptable desires into something constructive? This is known as _____.

Samantha is normally a very reserved person, who studies all of the time and keeps to herself. She went to a party one weekend, however, and danced all night. Jung would say this other side of Samantha is her _____.

For Jung, the anima and animus is the _____ sex inside of ourselves.

According to Adler, some people will _____ for, or react against, a perceived inferiority by behaving as if they were strong and powerful.

Object relations theory focused on how our relationships with others affected our personality, whereas _____ questioned psychoanalysis and its emphasis on childhood as a source of neurosis.

Discuss some of the basic concepts common to the various psychodynamic approaches. They focus on the role of the unconscious as well as the _____ mind.

Explain Freud's topographical and structural models of personality. The topographical model includes the conscious, preconscious, and _____.

Describe the stages of psychosexual development. Psychosexual development describes the movement of _____ throughout the child's mind and body.

Discuss the relevance of dream interpretation in psychodynamic theory. Dreams are a pathway to understanding the _____ mind.

Evaluate the defense mechanisms of Freudian theories. Defense mechanisms are processes that keep unconscious content out of _____ awareness.

Explain criticisms of Freudian theories. Freud's theories are difficult to _____ and test empirically.

Describe the theories of Carl Jung and where Jungian ideas appear in modern psychology. Jung's main contributions were archetypes, the collective unconscious, and his model of personality including _____ and introversion.

Discuss the importance of Alfred Adler, Karen Horney, and the object relations theorists in the history and development of personality theory. The neo-analytic theorists examined different drives, such as power, and focused more directly on the importance of _____ relationships.

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