Psychoanalytic Treatment for Conversion Disorders Seeks to Help the Patient

question 78

Multiple Choice

Psychoanalytic treatment for conversion disorders seeks to help the patient:

• A) Become more relaxed.
• B) Increase their level of activity in spite of the physical limitations.
• C) Uncover the conflict that they have repressed.
• D) Realize that their problem is physical in nature and comply with the treatment recommendations of their physician.

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Definitions:

Drive to Defend

The intrinsic motivation individuals or groups have to protect their beliefs, values, or possessions from perceived threats.

Reactive

A mode of response or behavior characterized by actions taken in response to external events or situations rather than initiating change proactively.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory that suggests an individual's behavior is determined by their expected outcomes or rewards.

Desired Outcomes

The specific results or achievements that an individual or organization aims to attain through various actions or initiatives.