Clinical Psychology Flashcards
Psychodynamic Therapy
-human behavior is motivated by the unconscious
-early development has an influence on the present
-insight into the unconscious is the key to therapy
Ex. Freud Psychoanalysis, Adler’s Individual , Jung’s Analytical, Mahler’s Object Relations Theory
Freudian Psychoanalysis
human beings are determined by events occurring in the first 5 years;
personality theory;
maladaptive behavior results from unresolved childhood conflict;
therapy goals: being consciously aware of the unconscious
Freud’s personality theory
structural: id, ego, superego
developmental: libido changes across 5 stages- oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital
defense mechanisms
defense mechanisms
used by the ego toward off anxiety resulting from
conflicts between id impulses and the demands of the superego or reality;
lead to maladaptive behavior when they become a habit way of dealing with conflict
reaction formation
projection
repression
sublimation
Freud’s psychodynamic techniques
analysis: free association, dreams, resistance, transference
confrontation, clarification, interpretation, catharsis;
working through
Adler’s Individual Therapy
teleological approach: behavior is motivated by future goals!
personality: focus on inferiority feelings, serving for superiority, style of life, & social interest;
two styles of life
style of life
how a person compensates for inferiority;
healthy style of life: goals reflect optimism, confidence, the welfare of others
mistaken style of life: goals are self-centered, strive for personal power, competition
4 goals of Behavior in children
power, attention, revenge, display deficiency
Jung’s Analytical Psychotherapy
libido: general psychic energy
behavior determined by past events & future goals
personality: consequence of conscious & unconscious;
individuation
archetypes
primordial images that structure how people perceive experiences
ex. persona, shadow, anima, animus
persona
public mask
shadow
dark side
anima
feminine
animus
masculine
individuation
integration of conscious & unconscious –> unique identity –> wisdom
Jung & transference
interested in it;
projection of unconscious
Object Relations Theory
Mahler;
view object seeking as basic drive;
goal: bring conscious awareness to unconscious relationship & replace with appropriate ones
focus: splitting, projective identification
(Mahler’s) Model of Early Development
[1m] normal infantile autism: self-absorbed
normal symbiotic phase: child aware of mom
[4/5m] separation-individuation
separation anxiety
[3y] object constancy
Introjection
assimilating aspect of the object onto self
Humanistic Therapy
free-will;
here & now;
rejection of diagnostic labels;
self-actualization
ex. Rogerian, Gestalt, Existential, Reality,
Person Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
self-actualization tendency= source of motivation;
maladaptive behavior is due to incongruence b/w self & experience
3 therapeutic conditions of rogerian therapy
unconditional positive regard;
genuiness: genuine & authentic
accurate empathetic understanding
Gestalt Therapy
Perls;
whole> sum of parts;&
emphasis on contact, awareness, & experimentation;
personality: self & self-image
Goal: become a unified whole!
self
aspect that promotes one’s ability to live as fully integrated person
self-image
“darker side”
Gestalt & Maladaptive behavior
neurotic behavior is a growth disorder that stems from disturbance in boundary b/w self & environment
boundary disturbances
introjection, projection, retroflection, confluence
introjection
accepting concept/facts w/o fully understanding them
projection
disowning aspects of self & associating them to other people
retroflection
doing to oneself what they want to do to others
confluence
no boundary –> intolerance of any diff b/w self & others
Gestalt & transference
transference= counterproductive!!
focus on helping client differentiate between fantasy & reality)
Existential Therapy
Frankl;
emphasis on personal & responsibility or developing meaningful life;
success v failure identity
Personal Construct Therapy
Kelly; Constructivist!
focus on how client experiences world based on how bipolar dimension construct
Brief Therapies
time limited, focus on current concerns, therapist takes an active role;
Ex. Interpersonal, solution focused, Transtheoretical, Motivational Interviewing
Interpersonal Therapy
Kierman & Weissman;
focus on social relationships
primary problem areas: unresolved grief, role transitions, interpersonal deficits, & interpersonal role dispute