Peter Finally Got Up the Courage to See a Therapist

question 129

Multiple Choice

Peter finally got up the courage to see a therapist after struggling with depression. When discussing his issues with his psychoanalytic therapist, Peter told his therapist that he was sexually assaulted by his previous college roommate. Though Peter was aware that the assault took place, he could not remember any of the painful details of the situation. Which of the following is Peter's therapist likely to say?

• A)"Peter, you are likely experiencing a fixation from the unsuccessful resolution of the Oedipus complex."
• B)"Those details serve no importance in the type of therapy I provide. We will just work to reduce the symptoms of your depression."
• C)"Peter, don't worry about not remembering the painful details. They are better off left alone."
• D)"Peter, you are likely experiencing repression. Once we work through the painful details of that traumatic event, your depression will lift and you will feel much better."

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Definitions:

Model Of Attention

Conceptual frameworks that describe how humans focus cognitive resources on specific stimuli while ignoring others.

Unattended Stream

Information or sensory input that is not actively being focused on or processed by the conscious mind.

Attentional Capture

The involuntary redirecting of attention towards a specific stimulus without intentional control.

Attentional Resources

Cognitive capacity or energy available at a given time for processing information and performing tasks.