PSYCH 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Aversion Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Psych
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Much of our behaviour can be explained in terms of unconscious forces (desires) Psychological problems are result of internal conflict. Transference: client projects powerful attitudes and emotions on therapist. Need to become aware of them to be cured. Psychological problems result from individuals being pressured in realizing their full potential (as far as capacities permit) Incongruence: discrepancy between a client"s real and ideal self. Therapist helps person understand what they" want and how to deal with. Unconditional positive regard: a client"s worth as a human being is not perceptions of others that may be blocking their desires dependent on anything he or she does, says, feels or thinks. Therapies that focus on present moment (what is client thinking, feeling at. Getting in touch with unconscious bodily sensations and emotional feelings. Theory if people are more aware of thoughts at every moment, easier to gain control of them. Maladaptive behaviour is the problem; need to change it directly.
