NR605 MIDTERM EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS A+ STUDY
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key principles of psychodynamic therapy - CORRECT ANSWER--
unconscious motivations affect behavior
-past experiences shape personality
-past experiences affect the present
-developing insight into patterns of behavior, feelings, relationships can
help with psychological issues
-transference can help the individual work through past issues
-freedom from the past can help improve life in the future
Defense Mechanisms - CORRECT ANSWER-tactics to protect the ego
from anxiety
-Displacement
-Denial
-Sublimation
-Projection
-Regression
-Repression
-Rationalization
,-Intellectualization
Aleksander received an inferior performance evaluation at work. When he
arrived home after a long day, he shouted at his 3-year-old daughter for
leaving her toys out in the playroom.
-Displacement
-Denial
-Sublimation
-Projection
-Regression
-Repression
-Rationalization
-Intellectualization - CORRECT ANSWER-Displacement
Displacement occurs when a person expresses an emotion, such as anger or
frustration, towards a "safe" person rather than towards the cause of the
emotion.
Frieda drinks 5-6 alcoholic beverages each night when she comes home
from work. She typically drinks until she passes out; however, she never
drinks during the day and never misses work due to her drinking, though
her drinking has impacted her relationship with her spouse. She does not
believe that her drinking is a problem because she goes to work and pays
bills on time.
-Displacement
,-Denial
-Sublimation
-Projection
-Regression
-Repression
-Rationalization
-Intellectualization - CORRECT ANSWER-Denial
Denial occurs when a person refuses to admit to reality or an obvious fact.
Gabriella presents to therapy with concerns about anxiety and difficulty
forming relationships. She suffered childhood abuse; however, she has little
memory of the incidents.
-Displacement
-Denial
-Sublimation
-Projection
-Regression
-Repression
-Rationalization
-Intellectualization - CORRECT ANSWER-Repression
Repression occurs when painful memories are "forgotten." The memories
become subconscious and continue to impact behavior.
, Ahmad recently experienced a nasty breakup with his girlfriend after she
cheated on him. While he would like to call her to vent his anger and
frustration, instead, he channels his energy into training for a marathon.
-Displacement
-Denial
-Sublimation
-Projection
-Regression
-Repression
-Rationalization
-Intellectualization - CORRECT ANSWER-Sublimation
Sublimation occurs when a person transfers unacceptable impulses into
socially acceptable forms.
Anderson has been having an affair with his secretary at work. He has
become highly suspicious of his wife and frequently accuses her of being
attracted to her boss.
-Displacement
-Denial
-Sublimation
-Projection
-Regression
AND CORRECT ANSWERS A+ STUDY
GUIDE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW
AND PRACTICE TEST
key principles of psychodynamic therapy - CORRECT ANSWER--
unconscious motivations affect behavior
-past experiences shape personality
-past experiences affect the present
-developing insight into patterns of behavior, feelings, relationships can
help with psychological issues
-transference can help the individual work through past issues
-freedom from the past can help improve life in the future
Defense Mechanisms - CORRECT ANSWER-tactics to protect the ego
from anxiety
-Displacement
-Denial
-Sublimation
-Projection
-Regression
-Repression
-Rationalization
,-Intellectualization
Aleksander received an inferior performance evaluation at work. When he
arrived home after a long day, he shouted at his 3-year-old daughter for
leaving her toys out in the playroom.
-Displacement
-Denial
-Sublimation
-Projection
-Regression
-Repression
-Rationalization
-Intellectualization - CORRECT ANSWER-Displacement
Displacement occurs when a person expresses an emotion, such as anger or
frustration, towards a "safe" person rather than towards the cause of the
emotion.
Frieda drinks 5-6 alcoholic beverages each night when she comes home
from work. She typically drinks until she passes out; however, she never
drinks during the day and never misses work due to her drinking, though
her drinking has impacted her relationship with her spouse. She does not
believe that her drinking is a problem because she goes to work and pays
bills on time.
-Displacement
,-Denial
-Sublimation
-Projection
-Regression
-Repression
-Rationalization
-Intellectualization - CORRECT ANSWER-Denial
Denial occurs when a person refuses to admit to reality or an obvious fact.
Gabriella presents to therapy with concerns about anxiety and difficulty
forming relationships. She suffered childhood abuse; however, she has little
memory of the incidents.
-Displacement
-Denial
-Sublimation
-Projection
-Regression
-Repression
-Rationalization
-Intellectualization - CORRECT ANSWER-Repression
Repression occurs when painful memories are "forgotten." The memories
become subconscious and continue to impact behavior.
, Ahmad recently experienced a nasty breakup with his girlfriend after she
cheated on him. While he would like to call her to vent his anger and
frustration, instead, he channels his energy into training for a marathon.
-Displacement
-Denial
-Sublimation
-Projection
-Regression
-Repression
-Rationalization
-Intellectualization - CORRECT ANSWER-Sublimation
Sublimation occurs when a person transfers unacceptable impulses into
socially acceptable forms.
Anderson has been having an affair with his secretary at work. He has
become highly suspicious of his wife and frequently accuses her of being
attracted to her boss.
-Displacement
-Denial
-Sublimation
-Projection
-Regression
