PS101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, Tardive Dyskinesia, Alcoholic Drink
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Relationship between client and psychologist and technique. Underlying assumption: tension between unconscious impulses and the current constraints of life. Conflicts between- unconscious/irrational impulses (id) versus harsh social constraints of. Goal: create a level of harmony in the system. Insight = conscious awareness of psychodynamics underlying problems. Verbal stream of thoughts, feelings, or images that enter awareness. Assumption- free associations are predetermined not random. Patient encouraged to explore intense and strong feelings. Feelings that they have repressed for fear of punishment/retaliation. Natural tendency to stay away from strong feelings. Therapist expects client to try and maintain status quo. Unwillingness or inability to approach discuss certain topics. Sign that anxiety arousing material is being approached. Enables patient to face painful ideas and desires and experiences. Therapist helps client understand the symbolic meaning of their dreams. Client responds irrationally to therapist like he/she was important figure from clients past.
