Describe a neurosis and the suitability for psychodynamic psychotherapy in the treatment of neuroses.
What will be an ideal response?
A neurosis is any syndrome consisting of maladaptive character traits that result from a rigid, inflexible, expression of an unconscious conflict. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is both suitable and indicated for patients suffering from neuroses.
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Which of the following is one of the stages in Prochaska's transtheoretical approach?
a. consciousness raising b. maladaptive thoughts c. precontemplation d. social liberation
Which theory provides a theoretical model for supplementing Super's theory of adolescent career development
a. Myers-Briggs Type theory b. Howard and Walsh c. trait and factor theory d. work adjustment theory
According to Adler, the major influence on the development of lifestyle is
(a) the composition and interaction of a person’s family. (b) biology. (c) birth order. (d) the degree to which unconscious material can be made conscious.
Despite vast personality differences, virtually all substance abusers experience:
a. denial, surrender, and acceptance. b. self-hatred, anger, and guilt c. remorse, self-hatred, and shame. d. shame, euphoric recall, and relapse.