Why Do Psychoanalysts Focus on Early Childhood Experiences

question 93

Multiple Choice

Why do psychoanalysts focus on early childhood experiences?

• A)Urges and conflicts were likely to be repressed at this time.
• B)These experiences are not distorted by defense mechanisms.
• C)Doing so puts the client into a meditative state in which the unconscious can be directly accessed.
• D)It is at this point that the trajectory toward personal growth and self-actualization begins.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Approach

A psychological perspective focusing on the unconscious mind and its influence on human behavior, rooted in Freudian theory.

Unconditional Positive Regard

An attitude of acceptance and respect on the part of an observer, no matter what a person says or does, especially in the context of client-centered therapy.

Empathic Understanding

The ability to comprehend and share another person’s thoughts and feelings, often considered a key element of emotional intelligence.

Joseph Wolpe

A psychotherapist known for developing systematic desensitization, a method used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders.