The Purported Ability to Perceive Events in Ways That Cannot

question 459

Multiple Choice

The purported ability to perceive events in ways that cannot be explained by known sensory capacities is referred to as

• A)top-down processing.
• B)bottom-up processing.
• C)the perceptual set.
• D)extrasensory perception.

---

Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Therapy

A form of depth psychology that focuses on uncovering unconscious motivations and conflicts as a method of treating psychological disorders, originating from the theories of Freud.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach founded by Freud that focuses on unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's present behavior.

Working Alliance

The working alliance is a concept in psychotherapy that captures the collaborative relationship between a therapist and client, focusing on agreement on goals, tasks, and a bond of trust.

Countertransference

A situation where a therapist transfers emotions to a person in therapy, often a reaction to the person's transference, and reflective of the therapist's own unresolved conflicts.