Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Differs from Classical (Freudian) Psychoanalysis in That It

question 28

Multiple Choice

Psychodynamic psychotherapy differs from classical (Freudian) psychoanalysis in that it

• A)emphasizes the goal of personality reconstruction.
• B)requires a long-term commitment on the part of the person being analyzed.
• C)focuses on relationships and interpersonal issues.
• D)considers past experiences unimportant.

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