The Psychodynamic Approach Does NOT

question 3

Multiple Choice

The psychodynamic approach does NOT

• A)include theoretical modifications in the analytic tradition, such as ego psychology.
• B)focus on symptoms and identifying the causes of the symptoms.
• C)focus the intervention on eliminating symptomatic behavior.
• D)ignore the origins and causes of problems.

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Definitions:

Problem-solving

The process of identifying a challenge or problem, analyzing the components, and creating solutions to address it.

Solving Problems

The process of identifying, analyzing, and finding solutions for challenges or obstacles.

Leaking Pipeline

A metaphor describing the continuous loss of individuals from a certain path or process, especially used to discuss the decrease in representation of minority groups in a progression, such as women in STEM fields.

Double Bind

A psychological predicament in which an individual receives two or more conflicting messages, wherein responding to one negates the ability to respond to the other(s).