Describe how contemporary psychodynamic therapy differs from traditional
psychoanalysis.
What will be an ideal response?
The answer should focus on the shorter duration of the therapeutic process, the reduced
emphasis on sexuality as an important factor during development, the increased stress placed on
social and interpersonal experiences as important factors during development, the importance of
the client's present concerns and strivings (as opposed to only childhood experiences) in finding a
solution to his or her problems, and the role of the ego as an active agent (as opposed to being a
passive agent) in influencing the client's thoughts and actions.
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__________, which improves from early to middle childhood, predicts children's resistance to suggestion in the courtroom
A) Elaboration B) Attention C) Processing speed D) Inhibition
Which of the following illustrates the diathesis-stress model of the etiology of
psychological disorders? a. Maria's mother drank alcohol when she was pregnant with Maria and Maria now displays the symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome. b. Even in infancy, Josiah was easily startled. Since his father and mother separated when he turned six, Josiah has refused to leave his mother's side, even to go to school or to go to the bathroom. c. Jake was bitten by a dog when he was young and is now terrified whenever he sees a dog. d. Mariah has temper tantrums whenever she wants something. Because her tantrums are very aversive and stressful for her mother, her mother typically gives in and lets her have what she wants. e. All of the above are illustrations of the diathesis-stress model.