PSYCH 7A Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Psychological Repression, Prescription Drug, Relaxation Technique
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PSYCH 7A Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Psychological Repression, Prescription Drug, Relaxation Technique
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Used with psychological issues and disorders that are believed to be learned (as opposed to being biologically-based) A trained therapist uses psychological techniques to help someone to overcome psychological difficulties or achieve personal growth. Usually used for disorders thought to have biological causes. Prescribed medications or medical procedures that act directly on the patient"s nervous system. Assumes disorders develop because of conflicts and repressed impulses early in life. Goal: bring repressed feelings (the true causes of current problems) into conscious awareness so that the patient can deal with them, relieving current problems. Patient says whatever comes into her head in a completely candid and uncensored manner. Thoughts may be childhood memories, dreams, recent experiences. Analyst usually sits out of patient"s view. The blocking from consciousness of anxiety-laden material. Analyst notes resistances, dream meanings, or other significant behavior and events in order to promote insight. Patient"s transfer to the analyst of emotions linked with other relationships.
