ACTUAL Georgette Review. PMHNP- 388 2024 QUESTIONS- WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

ACTUAL Georgette Review. PMHNP- 388 2024 QUESTIONS- WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Question 1: Which of the following best describes the term "transference" in the context of psychotherapy? A) A patient's emotional response to the therapist, based on unresolved feelings towards significant others. B) The therapist's redirection of the patient's emotions toward a healthier, more positive outlet. C) The patient's ability to transfer learned behaviors from therapy to real-world situations. D) The therapist's projection of their own emotions onto the patient. Answer: A) A patient's emotional response to the therapist, based on unresolved feelings towards significant others. Explanation: Transference refers to a patient's unconscious feelings that are transferred from significant others onto the therapist. This can involve feelings of love, anger, or other emotions that the patient experienced in past relationships, which are now projected onto the therapist. It provides valuable insight into the patient's past experiences and can be used therapeutically to explore unresolved issues.