PSYC 361 -- Chapter 14 Psychoanalytic therapy

Behaviorism

Focuses on observable behaviors, not mental processes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Combines cognitive and behavioral techniques for treatment.

Psychoanalytic Theory

Freud's theory emphasizing unconscious motivations and conflicts.

Client-Centered Therapy

Humanistic approach emphasizing empathy and unconditional positive regard.

Free Association

Technique where patients speak freely to uncover unconscious thoughts.

Psychic Determinism

Belief that all behavior has a purpose and meaning.

Unconscious Mind

Part of the mind containing thoughts not accessible to awareness.

Healthy Behavior

Behavior where individuals are aware of their motivations.

Life Instinct (Eros)

Drives positive behaviors like love, creativity, and survival.

Death Instinct (Thanatos)

Drives negative behaviors and destructive tendencies.

Hysteria

Condition marked by physical symptoms without a medical cause.

Josef Breuer

Freud's colleague who used hypnosis for treatment.

Instinctual Nature

Freud's belief that behavior is driven by instincts.

Analyst

Term used by Freud for therapists in psychoanalysis.

Dream Analysis

Interpreting dreams to uncover unconscious thoughts.

Slips of the Tongue

Verbal mistakes revealing unconscious thoughts.

Goals of Psychoanalytic Therapy

Make the unconscious conscious to resolve issues.

Termination of Interventions

Ending therapies lacking evidence of effectiveness.

Historical Significance

Foundational importance of early therapies in psychology.

ID

Part of personality driven by bad desires.

Immediate Gratification

Desire for instant satisfaction without morals.

Pleasure Principle

ID's drive for quick fulfillment.

EGO

Mediator balancing id and reality.

Reality Principle

Ego's focus on practical outcomes.

Learning

Cognitive process aiding ego's decision-making.

Memory

Retention of information influencing ego's actions.

Planning

Ego's strategy for future actions.

Good Judgment

Ego's ability to evaluate situations.

SUPEREGO

Moral compass developed from societal values.

Oedipus Complex

Child's attraction to opposite-sex parent.

Reward and Punishment

Mechanism for superego's moral development.

Psychosexual Stages

Developmental phases influencing adult personality.

Oral Stage

Mouth as primary source of pleasure.

Anal Stage

Focus on defecation and urination.

Phallic Stage

Sexual organs as source of satisfaction.

Latency Stage

Period of sexual inactivity.

Genital Stage

Mature expression of sexuality.

Excessive Frustration

Stagnation in psychosexual development stages.

Overindulgence

Excessive satisfaction leading to developmental issues.

Defense Mechanisms

Ego's unconscious strategies to manage conflict.

Pathological Mechanisms

Defenses divert psychic energy from constructive activities.

Repression

Pushing unwanted feelings into unconsciousness.

Fixation

Stuck at a psychosexual stage due to frustration.

Regression

Reverting to earlier psychosexual stage for comfort.

Reaction Formation

Expressing opposite behavior to unconscious impulses.

Projection

Attributing own unwanted feelings to others.

Insight

Awareness of unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Free Association

Uncensored verbalization to reveal unconscious motivations.

Manifest Content

Surface-level meaning of a dream.

Latent Content

Deeper symbolic meaning of a dream.

Unresolved Conflicts

Past issues affecting current behavior and emotions.

Ego

Part of personality managing reality and defenses.

Defense Mechanisms Relaxation

Ego defenses lessen during free association.

Behavioral Impulses

Actions stemming from unconscious feelings.

Censorship

Conscious control over thoughts and expressions.

Childhood Conflicts

Early issues influencing adult behavior.

Confrontation

Challenging clients to face their interpretations.

Resistance

Defense mechanisms suppress unconscious disturbing needs.

Ego Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies to protect the ego.

Disagreement

Client's verbal opposition during psychoanalysis sessions.

Being Late

Client's tardiness as a form of resistance.

Missing Sessions

Client's absence indicating resistance to therapy.

Trouble Speaking

Difficulty discussing certain topics during therapy.

Transference

Client projects unconscious feelings onto the analyst.

Counter Transference

Therapist's feelings projected onto the client.

Client Analyst Relationship

Crucial dynamic in psychoanalysis for effective therapy.

Unconscious Needs

Deep-seated desires surfaced during psychoanalysis.

Arrange Therapy

Initial onboarding and preliminary sessions.

Free Association

Client shares thoughts freely without censorship.

Ending Therapy

Final stage where defense mechanisms are addressed.

Core Component

Focus on unconscious issues to resolve problems.

Deterministic

Belief that behavior is controlled, limiting free will.