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Terms and Definitions in Psychotherapy: A Comprehensive Overview, Quizzes of Psychology

Definitions for various terms and approaches in psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, client-centered, behavior, cognitive, cognitive behavioral, group & family, humanistic psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis psychotherapy. Each approach is defined by its unique goals, techniques, and focus.

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2014/2015

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TERM 1
Psychodynamic
DEFINITION 1
Unconscious conflicts from childhood experiencesReduce
anxiety through self insightInterpretpatients memories and
feelings
TERM 2
Client - Centered
DEFINITION 2
Barrie's to self-understanding and self acceptanceEnables
growth unconditional positive regard genuine and
empathyListen actively and reflects clients feelings
TERM 3
Behavior
DEFINITION 3
Dysfunctional behaviorslearn new adaptive behaviors ;
extinguish ones problemUse classical conditioning or operate
conditioning
TERM 4
Cognitive
DEFINITION 4
Negative, self-defeating thinkingPromote healthier thinking
and self-talkTrain people to dispute negative thoughts and
attributes
TERM 5
Cognitive Behavioral
DEFINITION 5
Self-harm thoughts & behaviorsPromote healthier thinking
and adaptive behaviorsTrain people to counter self-harmful
thoughts and to act out their new ways of thinking
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TERM 1

Psychodynamic

DEFINITION 1 Unconscious conflicts from childhood experiencesReduce anxiety through self insightInterpretpatients memories and feelings TERM 2

Client - Centered

DEFINITION 2 Barrie's to self-understanding and self acceptanceEnables growth unconditional positive regard genuine and empathyListen actively and reflects clients feelings TERM 3

Behavior

DEFINITION 3 Dysfunctional behaviorslearn new adaptive behaviors ; extinguish ones problemUse classical conditioning or operate conditioning TERM 4

Cognitive

DEFINITION 4 Negative, self-defeating thinkingPromote healthier thinking and self-talkTrain people to dispute negative thoughts and attributes TERM 5

Cognitive Behavioral

DEFINITION 5 Self-harm thoughts & behaviorsPromote healthier thinking and adaptive behaviorsTrain people to counter self-harmful thoughts and to act out their new ways of thinking

TERM 6

Group &

Family

DEFINITION 6 Stressful relationshipHeal relationshipsDevelop an understanding of family and other social system, exploring rolls and improve communication TERM 7

Humanistic Psychotherapy

DEFINITION 7 Goal: Promote GrowthTake responsibility or feeling & actionsProvide an environment in which growth can occurConscious feeling,actual self & ideal selfThe present and future TERM 8

Psychoanalysis Psychotherapy

DEFINITION 8 Goal: Cure mental illnessBring unconscious conflict into conscious awarenessProvide interpenetrating (ex. dreams)Unconscious conflictThe past