Psychoanalysis Vocabulary Flashcards

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts related to psychoanalysis based on the lecture notes.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic method and theory of mind developed by Sigmund Freud emphasizing the role of unconscious processes.

Transference

A phenomenon in which clients project feelings about significant figures in their lives onto the therapist.

Resistance

The client's reluctance to discuss or engage with certain thoughts and feelings in therapy.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used by the ego to protect against anxiety and preserve self-esteem.

Affekt

Refers to the emotional response or feeling state that is tied to a particular thought or behavior.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique where clients speak freely about their thoughts without censorship.

Interpretation

The psychoanalyst's attempt to explain a client's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors to promote understanding.

Countertransference

The therapist's emotional reaction to a client, influenced by the therapist's own personal experiences.

Hydrotherapy

A treatment process using water for pain relief and treatment.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism where socially unacceptable impulses are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior.