While Freud Claimed the Oedipal Triangle Was an Illustration of Incestual

question 25

Multiple Choice

While Freud claimed the Oedipal triangle was an illustration of incestual sex, guilt, and intrafamilial conflict, Becker interprets it as

• A) an existential struggle.
• B) a need to be close to someone.
• C) a humanistic battle.
• D) a learned behavior.

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Definitions:

Individual Sessions

One-on-one meetings between a therapist and client, focusing on the client's personal issues, progress, and goals.

Behavioral Change

The act of modifying behavioral patterns, often aimed at improving personal health or adapting to new social environments.

DBT

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on teaching skills to cope with emotional instability and improve relationships.

Cognitive Triangle

A model in cognitive-behavioral therapy illustrating the interconnection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, highlighting how changing one component can affect the others.