Pyschotherapies

Question 1

What type of psychotherapy

Resolution of neurosis

Psychologically minded 4–5x per week for years

Technique: Free association, defense analysis,
interpretation of transference

Answer 1

Psychoanalysis

Question 2

What type of psychotherapy?

Focus on interpersonal
goals

Criteria: Intact reality testing,
capacity for insight

1–3x per week for months to years

Defense analysis, interpretation of
transference

Answer 2

Insight oriented

Question 3

What type of psychotherapy?

Support reality testing

Support reality testing, provide ego support
For Healthy patients in time of crises or very ill
patients

Days to months to years

Problem solving, suggestion,
reinforcement

Answer 3

Supportive

Question 4

Modify learned behavior patterns

Those with maladaptive behaviors or
psychophysiologic disorders

Time limited Relaxation
techniques, aversive
therapy, systematic
desensitization,
flooding, token
economy

Answer 4

Behavioral