STPPs in Psychology

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How do STPP therapists differ from traditional psychoanalytic therapists?

They are less engaging and less challenging.

They are active, engaging in dialogue and challenging the client. (correct)

They focus more on the client's past experiences.

They are more passive and less interactive.

What is true about the therapeutic approach of STPP therapists?

They engage in dialogue and challenge the client's thoughts. (correct)

They use dream analysis to understand the client's unconscious.

They emphasize the role of early childhood experiences.

They focus on the therapist-client emotional bond.

In comparison to traditional psychoanalytic therapists, STPP therapists are more likely to:

Challenge the client's thoughts and engage in dialogue. (correct)

Use free association techniques.

Explore the client's past relationships.

Focus on the client's unconscious mind.

What is characteristic of STPP therapy?

An active and challenging approach by the therapist. Signup and view all the answers

How do STPP therapists interact with their clients?

They engage in dialogue and challenge the client's thoughts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of each approach to psychological functioning?

A distinct theory of psychological functioning and change processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the common thread among different approaches to psychological functioning?

The use of distinct theories of psychological functioning and change processes Signup and view all the answers

What do distinct theories of psychological functioning and change processes provide?

A framework for understanding human behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between theories of psychological functioning and change processes?

Theories of psychological functioning inform change processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of each approach to psychological functioning?

Theoretical frameworks of psychological functioning and change processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of therapy in STPPs?

Understanding stages of psychological development Signup and view all the answers

What is brought to awareness through the therapy process in STPPs?

Unconscious processes and motivations Signup and view all the answers

What is re-enacted in the relationship with the therapist in STPPs?

Issues that have troubled the client in the past Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a primary goal of therapy in STPPs?

Developing a treatment plan for recovery Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the therapist in STPPs?

To facilitate the client's understanding of themselves and their issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum duration of fear, anxiety, or avoidance in children and adolescents?

4 weeks Signup and view all the answers

In adults, how long does fear, anxiety, or avoidance typically last?

At least 6 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in the duration of fear, anxiety, or avoidance between children and adults?

Duration is shorter in children Signup and view all the answers

Why is the duration of fear, anxiety, or avoidance important to consider?

To determine the severity of the condition Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of specifying the duration of fear, anxiety, or avoidance in diagnosis?

To understand the severity of the condition Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential factor to consider when diagnosing a mental disorder?

The client's adjustment to the physical condition Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when evaluating the relationship between a physical condition and a mental disorder?

The client's response to the physical condition Signup and view all the answers

How does the therapist approach the diagnosis of a mental disorder in the context of a physical condition?

By ruling out other possible mental disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the therapist when working with a client who has a physical condition and suspected mental disorder?

To understand the client's response to the physical condition Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential pitfall when diagnosing a mental disorder in the context of a physical condition?

Attributing the symptoms solely to the physical condition Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when evaluating the relationship between a physical condition and a mental disorder?

The severity of the physical condition Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

STPPs (Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapies)

Based on distinct theories of psychological functioning and change processes
Therapy involves understanding stages of psychological development, bringing unconscious processes to awareness, and re-enacting past issues in the relationship with the therapist

Characteristics of STPP Therapists

Active and engaging in dialogue with the client
Challenging the client, unlike traditional psychoanalytic therapists

Fear, Anxiety, or Avoidance

Persistent, lasting at least 4 weeks in children and adolescents
Typically lasting 6 months or more in adults

Mental Disorder Diagnosis

Must be determined that symptoms are not better explained by another mental disorder
Examples of alternative disorders include adjustment disorder with anxiety, where the stressor is a physical condition

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This quiz covers the basics of Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapies, including their theories, therapy processes, and characteristics of STPP therapists. Learn about the role of understanding psychological development, unconscious processes, and challenging clients in STPP therapy.

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Questions and Answers

How do STPP therapists differ from traditional psychoanalytic therapists?

What is true about the therapeutic approach of STPP therapists?

In comparison to traditional psychoanalytic therapists, STPP therapists are more likely to:

What is characteristic of STPP therapy?

How do STPP therapists interact with their clients?

What is the basis of each approach to psychological functioning?

What is the common thread among different approaches to psychological functioning?

What do distinct theories of psychological functioning and change processes provide?

What is the relationship between theories of psychological functioning and change processes?

What is the primary focus of each approach to psychological functioning?

What is the primary focus of therapy in STPPs?

What is brought to awareness through the therapy process in STPPs?

What is re-enacted in the relationship with the therapist in STPPs?

What is NOT a primary goal of therapy in STPPs?

What is the role of the therapist in STPPs?

What is the minimum duration of fear, anxiety, or avoidance in children and adolescents?

In adults, how long does fear, anxiety, or avoidance typically last?

What is the main difference in the duration of fear, anxiety, or avoidance between children and adults?

Why is the duration of fear, anxiety, or avoidance important to consider?

What is the purpose of specifying the duration of fear, anxiety, or avoidance in diagnosis?

What is an essential factor to consider when diagnosing a mental disorder?

What is a key consideration when evaluating the relationship between a physical condition and a mental disorder?

How does the therapist approach the diagnosis of a mental disorder in the context of a physical condition?

What is the primary goal of the therapist when working with a client who has a physical condition and suspected mental disorder?

What is a potential pitfall when diagnosing a mental disorder in the context of a physical condition?

What is a key consideration when evaluating the relationship between a physical condition and a mental disorder?

Study Notes

STPPs (Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapies)

Characteristics of STPP Therapists

Fear, Anxiety, or Avoidance

Mental Disorder Diagnosis

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