A Freudian Psychoanalyst Is Discussing a Patient with You

question 489

Multiple Choice

A Freudian psychoanalyst is discussing a patient with you. He is concerned that one of his patients has difficulty with the reality principle. What part of the mind is he concerned about?

• A)The ego
• B)The superego
• C)The id
• D)The self-concept
• E)The Oedipal complex

Analyze the effects of family communication patterns on children.

Distinguish between various committed partnership dynamics and their satisfaction levels.

Grasp the concept of transition in relationships from childhood to adulthood.

Understand workplace communication dynamics including sexual harassment and workplace bullying.

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Definitions:

Vaginismus

A condition involving involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles, making intercourse or any form of vaginal penetration painful or impossible.

Nondemand Manner

A communication approach that avoids pressuring or demanding responses from others.

Dilators

Instruments or devices used to widen or dilate an anatomical passage or opening in the body.

Covert Sensitization

A treatment for eliminating unwanted behavior by pairing the behavior with unpleasant mental images.