Which of the Following Is NOT a Goal of Psychoanalysis

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a goal of psychoanalysis?

• A) repairing the mother-child rupture
• B) intellectual and emotional insight into the causes of problems
• C) strengthening the ego's control over the id and superego
• D) working through the implications of insights into causes of problems

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Definitions:

Group Standard

A set of norms or expected behaviors shared by a group of individuals.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals experience psychological discomfort (dissonance) when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values.

Role-Playing Theory

The concept that individuals learn and understand roles by acting them out, which can influence their behavior and perceptions in various social contexts.

Attribution Theory

A psychological theory focused on how individuals interpret events and how this relates to their thinking and behavior.