Both Kernberg and Masterson Have Argued That Traditional Psychoanalysis Risks

question 34

Multiple Choice

Both Kernberg and Masterson have argued that traditional psychoanalysis risks supporting the development of a psychotic transference in patients with severe self/character disorders (i.e.,borderline personality disorder) .What is the key clinical method of their psychodynamic therapies that makes it more likely for severely disordered clients to benefit from therapy?

• A)Supporting the development of a more normal transference relationship
• B)Immediate interpretation the client's defensive splitting of the therapist as a "bad parent"
• C)Increased the use of unconditional positive regard or empathy
• D)Combine increased emotional support with clear limit setting