Dream Analysis is used in which therapy as pathway to the unconscious?

• A. Psychoanalytic Therapy
• B. Reality Therapy
• C. REBT
• D. Cognitive Therapy

Answer: (A)

Dream analysis as a pathway to the unconscious is a hallmark of psychoanalytic therapy. In this approach, the mind contains hidden material that influences thoughts and behavior, and dreams are seen as disguised expressions of this unconscious content. The therapist works with the client to uncover the latent meaning behind the dream, moving beyond the surface story (manifest content) to interpret symbols and underlying wishes, conflicts, or traumas. Through free association and guided exploration, repressed material becomes conscious, producing insight and the possibility for change.

Reality therapy concentrates on present behavior and personal responsibility. REBT and cognitive therapy focus on current thoughts and beliefs and how to modify them to reduce distress, rather than exploring unconscious processes through dream interpretation.