The Original Goal of Psychoanalysis Was to

question 72

Multiple Choice

The original goal of psychoanalysis was to

• A) prevent the process known as catharsis.
• B) help the patient reexamine the assumptions behind his or her style of life.
• C) bring the contents of the unconscious mind into the conscious mind.
• D) help the patient probe the contents of the collective unconscious.

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Definitions:

Spinal Nerves

Nerves that originate from the spinal cord and branch out to various parts of the body to transmit sensory and motor signals.

Cranial Nerves

Cranial Nerves are twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and are responsible for various functions including sensory and motor activities.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Adrenergic Receptors

Adrenergic receptors are proteins located on cell surfaces that respond to adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) to mediate physiological responses.