The psychoanalytic approach views intrapsychic conflict, to be the cause of psychological disorder. Choose the correct sequence of steps involved in reaching the expected outcome from the psychodynamic therapy.

A. The client shows resistance.
B. Establishing the therapeutic relationship with the client.
C. Use of free association is met with transference neurosis.
D. Confrontation and clarification takes place.
E. This repeated process is known as working through.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B, C, A, D, E

The correct answer is Option (3) → B, C, A, D, E

In psychodynamic therapy, the process typically follows this sequence:

B. Establishing the therapeutic relationship with the client. – The foundation of therapy begins with building a trusting and safe relationship.

C. Use of free association is met with transference neurosis. – As the client shares freely (free association), feelings from past relationships are transferred onto the therapist (transference).

A. The client shows resistance.– Resistance arises when unconscious conflicts begin to surface and the client feels anxious or threatened.

D. Confrontation and clarification takes place. – The therapist confronts and clarifies these resistances and transference patterns to bring insight.

E. This repeated process is known as working through. – The client processes and integrates these insights repeatedly to bring about lasting change.