Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice 6th Edition - Psychosocial Theoretic Basis of Psychiatric Nursing Related

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The nurse is watching a video that depicts a patient and therapist interacting. The patient is asked to say whatever comes to his mind. The nurse identifies this as which of the following?

  • A. Dream work
  • B. Free associations
  • C. Gestalt therapy
  • D. Classical conditioning
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Free association, a technique where the patient verbalizes thoughts without censorship, is a core method in psychoanalytic therapy (Freud). Dream work is part of psychoanalytic analysis, Gestalt therapy focuses on present awareness, and classical conditioning involves learned responses.