PSYCH 7A Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Prescription Drug, Psychoanalysis, Schizophrenia
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Used to treat psychological disorders that are believed to be learned. A trained therapist used psychological techniques to help someone to overcome psychological difficulties or achieve personal growth. Usually used for disorders thought to have biological causes ex. Prescribed medications or medical procedures that act directly on the patient"s nervous system. Goal bring repressed feelings into conscious awareness so patient can deal with them. Patient says whatever comes into their head in an uncensored manner. Thoughts may be childhood memories, dreams, recent experiences. The analyst usually sits out of patient"s view. They make jokes or try to change the subject. Analyst notes resistances, dream meanings, or other significant behavior and events in order to promote insight. The patient"s transfer to the analyst of emotions linked with other relationships. Gives the patient a chance to work through that relationship. Patient falls in love with analyst and trust develops. When sensitive material comes up so therapy becomes challenging.
