Psychology 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 17: Gestalt Therapy, Dyskinesia, Neurotransmitter

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Michael Atkinson

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Psychodynamic therapies: explain the term insight and why it is the goal of psychodynamic therapies. The psychoanalyst"s main duty is to help the patient achieve insight. What is the term for this main duty: briefly describe the methods of free association and dream interpretation. What"s the difference between positive and negative transference: outline a few differences between brief psychodynamic therapies and traditional ones. Name the brief psychodynamic therapy that is highly effective for treating depression. Give an example of how this might lead to a maladaptive emotional response. Behavioral approach: how is the behavioral approach different from the preceding ones? (i. e. there is a focus on directly-observable behavior. Explain what is meant by the term stimulus hierarchy. Briefly describe the idea of a token economy. What 2 questions must be asked before embarking on a therapeutic. Punishment course of therapy: briefly give an example of social skills training.