PSY 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Person-Centered Therapy, Reuptake, Classical Conditioning

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 1101
• Professor: Laine John

Document Summary

Assumes that successful therapeutic intervention hinges on self-reflection and personal. Reflects freud"s theories that psychological distress arises from unresolved childhood conflicts and repressed memories. Works to expose these urges and resolve the conflict. Criticisms of psychoanalysis: the focus on the past minimizes the responsibility of the client in the present, amazingly expensive and time consuming. Client-centred therapy actualization is prevented one"s true self. Believes that psychological distress arises when a person"s development towards self- Arises when a person acts in ways to gain positive self regard that are in conflict with. Minimal involvement: so what i"m hearing you say is . Therapist provides non-directive therapy: the client guides the session. Therapist must provide unconditional positive regard, genuine caring and empathy. Directive therapy: the therapist directs the course of the therapy. Prods the client to explore all feelings and resentments as fully as possible, and to take responsibility for those feelings future situations.