Free Association Refers to

question 123

Multiple Choice

Free association refers to

• A) the effectiveness of psychoactive medications.
• B) a defense mechanism seen in personality disorders.
• C) talking freely about whatever thoughts cross the mind.
• D) the right of patients to associate with other patients.

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Definitions:

Group Polarization

The phenomenon where discussions within a group lead to the adoption of more extreme positions or attitudes than the initial inclinations of its members.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform tasks better when they are in the presence of others.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals experience discomfort and distress when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, often leading to changes in beliefs or attitudes.