The Overall Goal of Psychoanalysis Is to __________

question 298

Multiple Choice

The overall goal of psychoanalysis is to __________.

• A) make the unconscious conscious
• B) promote fulfillment of the person's potential
• C) remove symptoms as quickly as possible
• D) correct faulty thinking and perception

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Definitions:

Hedonia

The pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain; often associated with the concept of happiness and well-being.

Intrinsic Motivation

A drive to engage in activities for their own sake, due to interest, satisfaction, or personal challenge.

Autonomy

The capacity of an individual to make an informed, un-coerced decision; often associated with independence and self-governance.

Extrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform or engage in an activity due to external rewards or pressures, rather than for the enjoyment or satisfaction derived from the activity itself.