Asked by Bayleigh Olsen on May 18, 2024
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Freud believed that he could exploit certain tendencies in his patients as a way of gaining insight into their unconscious. In which of the following ways could his relationship with his patients serve the function of revealing information about them without the patient consciously volunteering this information?
A) One symptom disappears and is replaced by another.
B) The patient reacts to the analyst as though she were some other important person in his life.
C) Previously unconscious wishes and fears shift to a conscious level.
D) The analyst tries to behave like a parent to the patient.
Unconscious Wishes
Desires that reside outside of conscious awareness, often influencing behavior and thought patterns.
Previously Unconscious
Refers to thoughts, feelings, desires, or memories that were not accessible to conscious awareness but have become conscious.
Reacts To
Responds to or undergoes a change in presence of another substance or condition.
- Comprehend the concept of transference in psychotherapy.
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Vat's GandhiMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Freud's concept of transference involves patients projecting feelings for significant others onto their therapist, revealing unconscious aspects of their psyche without intentionally doing so.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the concept of transference in psychotherapy.