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Which of the following is NOT one of Heinz Hartmann’s innate ego capacities?
A. Perception
B. Memory
C. Empathy
D. Language

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C

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Which ego function describes the capacity to reach reasonable conclusions about appropriate behavior?
A. Synthesis
B. Judgment
C. Impulse Control
D. Affect Regulation

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B

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Humor, sublimation, suppression, altruism, and anticipation fall under which level of Vaillant’s defense mechanisms?
A. Level I: Pathological
B. Level II: Immature
C. Level III: Neurotic
D. Level IV: Mature

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D

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Which of the following is considered a Level I pathological defense?
A. Denial
B. Suppression
C. Intellectualization
D. Reaction Formation

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A

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Erik Erikson is known for which theory?
A. Psychosexual Development
B. Psychosocial Development
C. Social Learning Theory
D. Theory of Moral Development

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B

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Which Erikson stage occurs between ages 6–11 and focuses on developing competence?
A. Basic Trust vs Mistrust
B. Autonomy vs Shame
C. Initiative vs Guilt
D. Industry vs Inferiority

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D

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Thoughts and reactions toward the client rooted in the therapist’s own history are called:
A. Countertransference
B. Transference
C. Unconscious Conflict
D. Resistance

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A

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Which psychosexual stage occurs between ages 3–6 and involves identifying with the same-sex parent?
A. Oral Stage
B. Anal Stage
C. Phallic Stage
D. Genital Stage

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C

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Which process involves bringing previously repressed thoughts and feelings into awareness?
A. Consciousness
B. Abreaction
C. Reaction
D. Awareness

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B

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Which of the following is governed largely by unconscious forces and outside our control?
A. Decision-making
B. Self-perception
C. Thoughts
D. Relationships with others

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C

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Which term refers to freely reporting whatever comes to mind in therapy?
A. Symptom Formation
B. Conversion
C. Free Association
D. Resistance

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C

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Dream analysis links the ______ of a dream with the ______ beneath it.
A. Transference; Countertransference
B. Unconscious conflict; Conscious conflict
C. Ego; Id
D. Manifest content; symbolic content

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D

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Which of the following is NOT an individual newborn characteristic?
A. Eye color
B. Intelligence quotient
C. Skin color
D. Ear shape

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B

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Which type of danger does the ego require protection from?
A. Equilibrium after trauma
B. Stability in relationships
C. Conflict between dream contents
D. Defense mechanisms

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D

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Fantasy, projection, passive aggression, and acting out fall under which level of defenses?
A. Level I – pathological
B. Level II – immature
C. Level III – neurotic
D. Level IV – mature

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B

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Which Erikson stage occurs between ages 25–64?
A. Intimacy vs Isolation
B. Identity vs Role Confusion
C. Initiative vs Guilt
D. Generativity vs Stagnation

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D

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Which definition best describes empathy?
A. Recognizing others have different thoughts
B. Understanding others’ experiences
C. Feeling sorry for someone
D. Experiencing the exact same feelings

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Our sense of who we are (likes, dislikes, talents, limits) is called:
A. Self-esteem
B. Self-appraisal
C. Identity
D. Self-perception

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Which of the following is something we cannot control?
A. Decision-making
B. Self-perception
C. Relationships with others
D. Feelings

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Which German term did Freud use for the Superego?
A. Uber Ich
B. Das Ich
C. Drei Ich
D. Vier Ich

21
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Psychodynamic theory suggests human behavior is primarily shaped by:
A. Observable behavior
B. Conscious decisions
C. Unconscious psychological forces
D. Genetic inheritance alone

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Freud believed psychological symptoms often represent:
A. Random biological malfunctions
B. Symbolic expressions of unconscious conflict
C. Poor parenting only
D. Cognitive distortions

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Which best describes repression?
A. Consciously ignoring a problem
B. Expressing anger outwardly
C. Unconscious blocking of painful thoughts
D. Replacing behaviors

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Which stage focuses on struggles around control and cleanliness?
A. Oral
B. Anal
C. Latency
D. Genital

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Repetition compulsion refers to: A. Practicing coping repeatedly B. Repeating unresolved painful experiences C. Repeating dreams nightly D. Conscious self-sabotage
B
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Structural theory expanded which earlier theory? A. Attachment theory B. Classical drive theory C. Behavioral theory D. Cognitive theory
B
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The ego’s primary role is to: A. Seek pleasure B. Punish immoral thoughts C. Mediate between id, superego, and reality D. Eliminate unconscious wishes
C
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The id operates according to which principle? A. Reality principle B. Secondary process C. Moral principle D. Pleasure principle
D
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The superego develops primarily through: A. Social media influence B. Identification with same-sex parent C. School discipline D. Peer relationships
B
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Primary process thinking is best described as: A. Logical B. Analytical C. Dream-like and non-linear D. Moral reasoning
C
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Why has psychodynamic theory sometimes been devalued? A. We do not want to see people as conflicted B. We are uncomfortable with inner aggression/sexuality C. Psychodynamic theory is too precise D. Both A and B
D
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What are the four characteristics of instincts in psychoanalysis? A. Source, aim, impetus, object B. Source, aim, reaction, object C. Trait, aim, impetus, object D. Need, impulse, behavior, reaction
A
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Freud saw the mind as: A. Ever-changing moving elements B. Fixed impulses C. Only childhood-based D. Personality only
A
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What is the goal of Drive Theory? A. Suppress impulses B. Learn behaviors C. Make the unconscious conscious D. Repress memories
C
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In Structural Theory, the aim of mental activity is: A. Act on impulses B. Seek pleasure and avoid pain C. Fulfill desires D. Meet external demands
B
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How is the superego formed? A. Inborn B. Identification with same-sex parent C. Brain maturation D. Id failure
B
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What is the basis of Economic Theory? A. Psychic energy is finite B. Energy gained from relationships C. Energy lost through impulses D. Energy recovered from memories
A
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Primary process vs secondary process thinking refers to: A. Unconscious dream-like thinking vs conscious logical translation B. Logical thinking vs dream thinking C. Needs vs self-realization D. Impulses vs environment
A
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What five domains of functioning do psychodynamic clinicians assess? A. Self, creativity, adapting, cognition, work/play B. Self, relationship, adapting, cognition, intelligence C. Self, memory, adapting, cognition, work/play D. Self, relationship, adapting, cognition, work/play
D
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How does Ego Psychology differ from Topographic Theory? A. Ego psychology denies id and superego B. Ego psychology focuses on ego adaptation; topographic focuses on conscious/preconscious/unconscious C. Ego psychology studies behavior D. Topographic theory focuses on superego only
B
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