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Psychoanalytic Ther.
Part of Unit 4 Psychological Therapies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is psychoanalysis? | A method of treating mental disorders, emphasis on revealing unconscious conflicts. (interaction b/w the conscious and unconscious mind, bringing repressed conflicts into the conscious mind) |
| What are techniques of psychoanalysis? | Dream interpretation, Free association, Resistance and transference |
| What is dream interpretation? | An analysis of the elements in dreams. It can have both manifest and latent content. |
| What is manifest content? | The actual details of the dream and events |
| What is latent content? | The symbolic or hidden meaning behind the dream |
| What is free association? | Freely speaking without any fear of consequences |
| What is resistance and transference? | When the patient is unwilling to say everything they feel (resistance) and unconsciously projecting feelings, behaviors, and reactions onto therapist as if they were their significant other or parental figure |
| What is interpersonal psychotherapy? | Its goal is to understand mood in everyday life and interactions. It incorporates multiple approaches and focuses on interpersonal problems |
| Interpersonal psychotherapy is typically used to treat.. | depression |
| What are some techniques of interpersonal psychotherapy? | Role playing, cognitive restructuring, positive reinforcement, mindfulness, grounding and breath regulation, and guided imagery (re-scripting) |
| What are some of the results from the evaluation of psychoanalytic therapies? | 1. Freud's theory is flawed and only a few people use his methods 2. The modern approach suggests a more directive and client centered approach 3. It focuses on shorter treatments and emphasize transference 4. It is useful in treating depression |