A Freudian Psychoanalyst Would Probably Prefer to Be Evaluated in Terms

question 33

Multiple Choice

A Freudian psychoanalyst would probably prefer to be evaluated in terms of

• A) the number of his or her patients who no longer display troublesome symptoms.
• B) the cost- and time-effectiveness of his or her therapeutic methods.
• C) whether he or she created the kind of conditions in therapy that promote therapeutic change.
• D) whether he or she helped patients to understand themselves better.

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Definitions:

Total Surplus

A measure combining the gains of consumers and producers, indicating the overall economic benefit derived from transactions.

Tax

A compulsory financial charge or levy imposed by a government on individuals or entities to fund public expenditures.

Good

A tangible item that is produced or manufactured for sale to consumers in the market.

Market Equilibrium

A condition or state where the supply of a good matches its demand, leading to a stable market price for the good.