Explain what ego defense mechanisms are. Why are they hard to prove?
What will be an ideal response?
The concept of ego defense mechanisms stems from ego psychology. These mechanisms are unconscious, and they serve to protect the ego by keeping repressed ideas away from the conscious. Anna Freud believed that these mechanisms could be identified through talk therapy. However, since these mechanisms are unconscious and only accessible indirectly, it is hard to find any scientific evidence for their existence.
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Novice career counselors often make the mistake of taking the true focus away from the client by focusing too much attention on _____________________________
a. test results b. family expectations c. prior work experience d. printed occupational material
A person can be diagnosed with cyclothymia even if ______.
a. he or she has experienced a manic episode b. he or she has experienced a major depressive episode c. he or she has experienced a hypomanic episode d. he or she experiences hypomanic and depressive symptoms without meeting full criteria for either a hypomanic or depressive episode
A clearly conceptualized treatment plan should have which of these three core elements?
a. problem statements, goals, and objectives b. goals, strengths, and barriers c. goals, resources, and supports d. objectives, estimated date of accomplishment, and responsible parties
The "freedom of conscience" clause states:
A. the client has the freedom to decide where to go in therapy. B. the therapist has the right to refer clients because of spiritual beliefs. C. the client has the right to know what the therapist is thinking. D. mental health professionals will not put their licensure status in jeopardy by denying services to clients on the basis of sincerely held religious beliefs.