Dasha Has Quite a Bit of Stress from Her Job

question 140

Multiple Choice

Dasha has quite a bit of stress from her job as an assistant to a local politician. Lately, she has noticed she has been having some mood swings at work, and sometimes delays going in because she thinks she is handling the stress poorly. Which recommendation may be the most helpful for Dasha?

• A) increase her caloric intake for energy
• B) drink more caffeinated beverages to get through the day
• C) spend more time relaxing by watching television
• D) engage in regular physical activity

Differentiate between psychoanalysis and modern psychodynamic therapy.

Recognize the limitations and criticisms of psychoanalysis.

Identify the key techniques and processes used in psychoanalysis, such as free association and dream analysis.

Understand the concept of resistance and transference in psychoanalysis.

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Definitions:

Time Inconsistency

The tendency of certain conditions or decisions to change over time, especially in the context of economic planning and policy-making.

Prospect Theory

A behavioral economics theory of preferences having three main features: (1) people evaluate options on the basis of whether they generate gains or losses relative to the status quo; (2) gains are subject to diminishing marginal utility, while losses are subject to diminishing marginal disutility; and (3) people are prone to loss aversion.

Behavioral Economists

Economists who study how psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional factors affect economic decisions and market outcomes.

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.