Mental Health across the Lifespan 2025 update|
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1. Erik Erikson psychosocial stages of development - ANSWER expanded the
developmental theory to encompass the full lifespan rather than just childhood
and adolescence
-conceptualized development in terms of psychosocial rather than psychosexual
crises/conflicts
-successful resolution of each conflict is necessary to move successfully from stage
to stage
-8 stages
2. Key principles of psychodynamic therapy - 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
,3. Defense Mechanisms - ANSWER tactics to protect the ego from anxiety
-Displacement
-Denial
-Sublimation
-Projection
-Regression
-Repression
-Rationalization
-Intellectualization
4. 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 - ANSWER Displacement
,5. 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 - ANSWER Denial
Denial occurs when a person refuses to admit to reality or an obvious fact.
6. 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 - 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 - ANSWER Sublimation