Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:

Steps involved in the treatment of a psychological disorder in psychoanalytical therapy session follow :

(A) Working through
(B) Rapport formation
(C) Termination
(D) Transference, confrontation
(E) Insight

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options:

(B), (D), (A), (C), (E)

(C), (D), (B), (A), (E)

(B), (D), (A), (E), (C)

(E), (D), (B), (C), (A)

Correct Answer:

(B), (D), (A), (E), (C)

Explanation:

he correct answer is (B), (D), (A), (E), (C).

The psychoanalytic process is a long and complex one, and it typically involves the following steps:

  1. Rapport formation: This is the first step in the process, and it involves building a strong therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client. The therapist must be empathic and understanding, and they must create a safe and supportive environment for the client to explore their thoughts and feelings.
  2. Transference and confrontation: Transference is the process by which the client unconsciously redirects feelings and attitudes from their past onto the therapist. This can be a valuable tool for understanding the client's unconscious conflicts, but it can also be a source of resistance. The therapist must be able to recognize and confront transference in order to help the client work through it.
  3. Working through: This is the middle stage of the psychoanalytic process, and it involves the client exploring their unconscious conflicts in order to gain insight into their behavior and motivations. The therapist helps the client to make connections between their past experiences and their present-day problems.
  4. Insight: Insight is the goal of psychoanalytic therapy, and it is the process by which the client gains a deeper understanding of themselves and their behavior. This understanding can help the client to make changes in their life and improve their relationships.
  5. Termination: Termination is the final stage of the psychoanalytic process, and it involves the client and therapist working together to end the therapy relationship. This can be a difficult process, as the client may have become dependent on the therapist. However, it is important for the client to eventually learn to function independently.