A Major Objective of Anna Freud's Work with Psychoanalytic Play

question 15

Multiple Choice

A major objective of Anna Freud's work with psychoanalytic play therapy was to

• A) de-emphasize the importance of the unconscious.
• B) direct interpretation of play.
• C) facilitate the abreactive effect of play.
• D) facilitate the child's neurosis.
• E) to influence the child to like her.

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