Asked by Haley Lawhon on Apr 24, 2024
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In his therapy with his patient, Dr. Jones focuses much of his attention on transference, which is defined as __________.
A) uncovering repressed memories
B) using energy in more socially acceptable ways
C) the tendency to respond to the clinician as if they were one's parents
D) the need to transfer care from one clinician to another, every year or so
Repressed Memories
Memories that have been unconsciously blocked due to being associated with a high level of stress or trauma.
Socially Acceptable
Behaviors or practices that are widely accepted and approved by society or by a specific cultural group.
Transference
A psychological phenomenon where feelings, desires, and expectations from one relationship are unconsciously redirected to another relationship.
- Acknowledge the critical role of the therapist-client bond in psychotherapy.
- Understand the principle of transference within psychotherapeutic practices.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Transference refers to the patient's tendency to respond to the clinician as if they were one's parents, authority figures, or other significant people from their past. Dr. Jones focuses on this because understanding transference can provide insight into the patient's past experiences and relationships, which can in turn help to resolve current issues. The other answer choices are not accurate definitions of transference.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the critical role of the therapist-client bond in psychotherapy.
- Understand the principle of transference within psychotherapeutic practices.