In Psychoanalysis, the Term Resistance Refers to The

question 65

Multiple Choice

In psychoanalysis, the term resistance refers to the:

• A) patient's reluctance to lie on the couch during psychoanalytic sessions.
• B) interpretation of dream symbols.
• C) patient's unconscious attempts to block the process of revealing repressed memories and conflicts.
• D) patient unconsciously responding to the therapist as though the therapist were a significant person in the patient's life.

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Definitions:

Structuralist

An advocate or follower of structuralism, a methodology that elements of human culture must be understood by way of their relationship to a broader, overarching system or structure.

Self-Actualization

Fulfilling or actualizing an individual's capabilities and potential, perceived as an innate urge or demand in every person.

Humanism

A philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, often emphasizing human dignity and concerns.

Gestalt

A psychological theory that proposes objects are viewed holistically rather than as a collection of individual parts, emphasizing the mind's innate tendency to organize perceptions.