When Mark Was Describing His Dream, He Stopped at One

question 240

Multiple Choice

When Mark was describing his dream, he stopped at one point, seemed a bit upset, and then told the therapist that he could not remember any more and said, "Besides, this dream analysis is really silly anyway." Mark was exhibiting _____, and it will be up to the psychologist to help Mark deal with these thoughts he is not willing to talk about.

• A)transference
• B)resistance
• C)covert sensitization
• D)reciprocal inhibition

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Definitions:

Neurogenesis

The process of generating new neurons, particularly in the brain.

Hippocampus

From the Greek word for seahorse; distinctive allocortical structure lying in the medial temporal lobe; participates in species-typical behaviors, memory, and spatial navigation and is vulnerable to the effects of stress.

Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal Axis

The Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal Axis is a complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands, regulating stress response and many body processes.

Chronic Stress

A constant sense of pressure and demand over an extended period, which can lead to significant health and psychological problems.