Question

In the Psychoanalytic therapy, the therapist attempts to bring repressed unconscious material of the patient into the consciousness and change the patient's thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

Which one of the following scenarios is the correct example of this therapy?

पर्याय

• Kuljeet feels that he is worthless and will not succeed in any of his endeavours despite his best efforts. The therapist treats Kuldeep by attempting to change his distorted belief about himself.

• In her therapy session, Samina relates all kinds of thoughts that come to her mind. The therapist also encourages her to express herself however irrelevant or unimportant her thoughts may be.

• Daniel, a victim of substance abuse, wants to reform himself but is unable to do so. The therapist motivates him by offering certain incentives to help him overcome substance abuse.

• Kriti has an exaggerated fear of spiders. During the therapy session, the therapist makes her learn to relax and gradually introduces her to the fearful stimulus to help her get rid of her fear.

Answer 1

In her therapy session, Samina relates all kinds of thoughts that come to her mind. The therapist also encourages her to express herself however irrelevant or unimportant her thoughts may be.

Explanation:

This scenario illustrates the free association approach, a key component of Psychoanalytic therapy. In this technique, the therapist encourages clients to freely express their opinions. Psychoanalytic treatment aims to develop insight and emotional resolution, resulting in changes in the client’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.