Asked by Sierra Strickland on Apr 29, 2024
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Gina has been experiencing transference during her psychoanalysis with Dr. Gavin. This means that she __________.
A) resists bringing unconscious feelings into consciousness
B) experiences an explosive release of repressed emotions
C) treats the therapist like she once treated a significant figure in her personal life.
D) shifts formerly unconscious wishes and impulses into consciousness in order to deal with them
E) none of the above
Unconscious Feelings
Refers to emotions and feelings that are not immediately available to an individual's conscious mind.
Repressed Emotions
Feelings that have been unconsciously pushed down or held back from conscious awareness, often as a defensive mechanism to avoid pain or anxiety.
Significant Figure
A digit in a number that contributes to its precision, indicating the extent of its accuracy.
- Acquire knowledge on the notion of transference in the context of psychotherapy.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Transference occurs when a patient projects feelings and attitudes from past relationships onto the therapist, often unconsciously. This can include treating the therapist like a parent, romantic partner, or other significant figure from their personal life. It is not related to resisting bringing unconscious feelings into consciousness (A), experiencing an explosive release of repressed emotions (B), or shifting formerly unconscious wishes and impulses into consciousness (D).
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the notion of transference in the context of psychotherapy.