(15) Methods of Therapy Flashcards
Define “psychotherapy”
A general term for any psychologically based form of treatment to help people better understand and/or resolve their problems.
Popular synonym of “psychotherapy”
“Talk therapy.”
What was the first form of psychodynamic therapy to be developed?
Psychoanalysis.
The goal of shining the light of the ego on the unconscious workings of the id best describes which type of therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis.
Define a dream’s “latent content”
Symbolic, deeper meaning of the dream.
Define “transference” in the context of psychoanalysis
The client begins acting toward the therapist in ways that mirror the client’s conflict-ridden relationships with others.
What are the 3 important components of therapy according to Carl Rogers?
Empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard.
Define “unconditional positive regard” in the context of therapy
The therapist’s complete acceptance of the client.
What is the general purpose of cognitive therapy?
Help people identify and correct errors in thinking and replace them with rational alternatives.
What do eclectic therapists do?
Integrate approaches from many different schools of therapy.
What does Ritalin do to help ADHD patients?
Increase the activity of dopamine in the cerebral cortex.