A psychoanalyst has noticed that whenever a patient begins talking about his father, he has very little to say or he will quickly change the topic. When his father finally is discussed, the patient claims that his father is irrelevant
The therapist is most likely to interpret the patient's behavior as an instance of
a. catharsis.
b. resistance.
c. transference.
d. countertransference.
Answer: b. resistance.
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You are a psychologist who is evaluating the behavior of a new client. The client tells you that he does not like to wear clothing and that he walks around nude most of the time. In addition, he tells you that he lives in a society where clothing is required and nudity is seen as abnormal. Which of the following is the criterion by which you evaluate your client's behavior to be abnormal?
A. Psychosis B. Distress C. Disability D. Statistical rarity
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In schizophrenia:
a. The brain shows decreased synchrony across several areas b. Extraneous sounds cannot be suppressed c. Environmental stimuli can be perceived as threatening d. All of the above