Chapter 7 - Psychoanalysis, Psychotherapy, and Behavioral Therapies

Question 1

Psychoanalysis

Answer 1

therapeutic process of assessing unconscious thoughts/feelings and resolving conflict by talking to psychoanalyst
Freud developed to resolve internal conflicts
past relationships are common focus

Question 2

Psychoanalysis

Therapeutic tools

Answer 2

free association - spontaneous, uncensored verbalization of whatever comes to client’s mind
dream analysis and interpretation
transference
use of defense mechanisms

Question 3

Psychotherapy

Answer 3

more verbal therapist-to-client interaction than class psychoanalysis
trusting relationship

Question 4

Psychodynamic psychotherapy

Answer 4

focuses on client’s present state (not early life)

Question 5

Interpersonal psychotherapy

Answer 5

addresses specific problems

improve interpersonal relationships, communication, role-relationship, bereavement

Question 6

Cognitive therapy

Answer 6

focus on individual thoughts and behaviors to solve current problems
treats depression, anxiety, eating disorders
change client’s attitude toward life experiences

Question 7

Behavioral therapy

Answer 7

changing behavior was key to treating problems (anxiety/depression)
theory = behavior is learned and has consequences
abnormal behavior results from attempt to avoid painful feelings
changing can occur without need for insight into underlying cause
teach ways to decrease anxiety and practice
successful for phobias, substance abuse

Question 8

Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Answer 8

cognitive-behavioral therapy
for personality disorder and self-injurous behavior
focus on gradual behavior changes
provides acceptance and validation for clients

Question 9

Cognitive reframing

Answer 9

change cognitive distortions = decrease anxiety

identify negative thoughts that produce anxiety, examine cause, develop supportive ideas that replace negative self-talk

Question 10

Cognitive reframing

tools

Answer 10

Priority restructuring - assists clients to identify what requires priority, devoting energy to pleasurable activities
Journal keeping - write down stressful thoughts, positive effect on well-being
Assertiveness training - express feelings, solve problems in nonaggressive manner
Monitoring thoughts - aware of negative thinking

Question 11

Modeling

Answer 11

therapist = role model, client imitates

Question 12

Operant conditioning

Answer 12

client receives positive reward for positive behavior

Question 13

Systematic Desensitization

Answer 13

planned, progressive, graduated exposure to anxiety-provoking stimuli in real-life situations, relaxation techniques used to suppress anxiety

Question 14

Aversion Therapy

Answer 14

maladaptive behavior paired with punishment to promote behavior change (thumb sucking - bad taste on thumb)

Question 15

Meditation, Guided imagery, diaphragmatic breathing, muscle relaxation, biofeedback

Answer 15

controls pain, tension, anxiety