01:830:101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Fritz Perls, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: 01:830:101
• Professor: K.Brynildsen

Document Summary

Therapy- treatment methods aimed at making people feel better and function more effectively. Psychological theory- people tell the therapist about their problems and the therapist listens and tries to help understand those problems or assists them in changing the behaviors related to the problem. Eclectic- the idea that psychologists use more than one treatment method to best meet the needs of their patients. Psychotherapy- typically involves an individual, couple, or small group of individuals working directly with a therapist and discussing their concerns or problems. Insight therapies- understanding one"s motives and actions during therapy sessions. Action therapy- therapy that is directed more at changing behavior than providing insights into the reasons for that behavior. Biomedical therapies- therapy that uses biological treatment in the form of a medical procedure to bring about changes in the person"s disordered behavior. Psychoanalysis- insight therapy that emphasizes revealing the unconscious conflicts, urges, and desires that are assumed to cause disordered emotions and behavior.