Which of the Following Is the Psychologist's First Task in Short-Term

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the psychologist's first task in short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy? To:

• A)develop a positive transference relationship.
• B)analyze the transference relationship.
• C)deal with loss.
• D)challenge the client to recognize his/her defence mechanisms that may impede progress in therapy.

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Definitions:

Willpower

The ability to control impulses and make decisions that align with personal goals and societal norms.

Self-Control

The faculty to command one's emotional experiences, thought patterns, and deeds in scenarios involving enticements and impetuous impulses.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and breastfeeding, also associated with empathy, trust, sexual activity, and relationship-building.

Stress-Moderating Hormone

A hormone that helps regulate the body’s response to stress, such as cortisol, which plays a role in the body’s "fight or flight" response.