In the Rich Diversity of Psychodynamic Approaches to Therapy Available

question 126

Multiple Choice

In the rich diversity of psychodynamic approaches to therapy available today, recent research reviews suggest that

• A)transference still plays a role, but not interpretation.
• B)free association no longer plays a role.
• C)interpretation still plays a role, but not transference.
• D)interpretation, resistance, and transference still play key roles.

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Definitions:

Representation Bias

The tendency to lean towards or give undue weight to information that is more representative or typical, while ignoring statistical realities.

Framing Error

A cognitive bias in decision-making where the outcome is influenced by how information is presented, rather than just the facts themselves.

Confirmation Error

A cognitive bias that involves focusing on information that confirms pre-existing beliefs or hypotheses while ignoring evidence that contradicts them.

Confirmation Error

A cognitive bias that involves focusing on information that confirms one’s preconceptions and ignoring information that contradicts them.