Psychodynamic 3 :

• What are Jung's psychological types?

  They include attitude types and function types.
• What are the components of Jung's personality types and their significance in therapy?

  • 2 attitude types: Extraversion and Introversion
  • 4 function types: Thinking, Feeling, Sensation, Intuition
  • Value in therapy: Helps tailor therapeutic approaches to individual personality types.
• How does Jungian psychotherapy work?

  It focuses on understanding the unconscious and integrating it with consciousness.
• What are the key goals and techniques of Jungian therapy?

  • Goals: Attain specific goals, deal with complexes, strengthen consciousness.
  • Techniques: Analysis of transference, active imagination, dream analysis.
• Does psychodynamic therapy work?

  Research shows mixed results regarding its effectiveness.
• How do we determine what 'works' in psychotherapy research?

  • By evaluating therapy outcomes through randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
  • Assessing benefits over and above what would be seen without treatment.
• Why is diversity important in considering the effectiveness of psychotherapy?

  Diversity impacts the rates of mental distress and the accessibility of therapy.
• What are the two attitude types in Jung's psychological types?

  • Extraversion
  • Introversion
• What are the four function types in Jung's psychological types?

  • Thinking
  • Feeling
  • Sensation
  • Intuition
• How do the functions in Jung's psychological types manifest in individuals?

  Two functions are well-developed while the other two remain mostly unconscious.
• What characterizes an extravert according to Jung?

  • Outgoing and sociable
  • Comfortable in groups
  • Has a wide range of friends
• What characterizes an introvert according to Jung?

  • Reflective and reserved
  • Prefers deep connections with a few people
  • Comfortable being alone
• What are the characteristics of the thinking function type?

  • Decisions made with logic and fairness
  • Values truth over tact
  • Can be perceived as uncaring or indifferent
• What are the characteristics of the feeling function type?

  • Decisions made with compassion
  • Values tact over blunt truth
  • May be seen as idealistic or indirect
• What are the characteristics of the sensing function type?

  • Solves problems through facts
  • Pragmatic and focused on practical outcomes
  • Starts with facts to form a big picture
• What are the characteristics of the intuiting function type?

  • Solves problems by exploring ideas and possibilities
  • Interested in new and different experiences
  • Sees the big picture before focusing on details
• How many psychological types did Jung identify?

  Eight different combinations of attitude and function types.
• How does the expression of mental distress vary according to Jung's psychological types?

  • It varies based on an individual's psychological type.
• How does Jung's view of mental distress differ from the medical model?

  • Jung believes the problem is the whole person, not just the symptom.
• What does Jung suggest about hysteria and schizophrenia in relation to psychological types?

  • Hysteria is linked to extreme extraversion, while schizophrenia is linked to extreme introversion.
• What does Jung say about the balance of mental health and distress?

  • It is a balance between individual needs and collective demands.
• How does Jung define symptoms in relation to neuroses?

  • Symptoms are adaptations created as part of individuation.
• How do Freud's and Jung's approaches to therapy differ in terms of life stages?

  • Freud focuses on early childhood, while Jung considers any life stage.

  
• What are the goals of Jungian therapy?

  • To attain specific goals, understand inner being, and achieve self-actualization.
• What is the therapeutic process in Jungian therapy?

  • It involves individual sessions, typically 2/3 times a week, focusing on integration of conscious and unconscious.
• What are the stages of Jungian therapy?

  1. Confession
  2. Elucidation
  3. Education
  4. Transformation
• What therapeutic techniques are used in Jungian therapy?

  • Analysis of transference, active imagination, and dream analysis.
• How does Jung's view of dreams compare to Freud's?

  • Jung sees dreams as disguises with latent content, while Freud sees them as expressions with manifest content.

  
• What are the three steps in dream analysis according to Jung?

  1. Amplification
  2. Interpretation
  3. Assimilation
• What did Eysenck evaluate in 1952 regarding psychotherapy?

  He evaluated the effects of psychotherapy.
• What is the goal of psychotherapy research?

  • To determine if psychotherapy produces benefits beyond what would occur without treatment.
• What are the key questions addressed in therapy outcome research?

  • Is therapy effective? Are certain therapies effective for specific disorders?
• What percentage of individuals receiving treatment are better off than untreated individuals?

  75%
• What types of psychodynamic therapy are mentioned?

  • Traditional psychoanalytic psychotherapy and contemporary approaches like STPP, CAT, MBT, and PIT.
• What features differentiate psychodynamic therapy from other types of therapy?

  1. Focus on emotional expression
  2. Avoidance of distressing thoughts
  3. Discussion of past experiences
  4. Emphasis on therapeutic relationships
• What is the evidence regarding the effectiveness of psychodynamic therapies?

  Evidence is limited but suggests some effectiveness.
• What does research suggest about the differences across therapies?

  • There is little difference across therapies, with cognitive/behavioral approaches often favored.
• What are Evidence-Based Treatments (EBTs)?

  • Treatments that have been shown to work for specific mental health problems.
• What mental health issue was compared in Dare et al (2001)?

  Anorexia nervosa.
• What did Leichsenring's meta-analysis reveal about STPP and CBT for depression?

  • STPP led to a reduction in depressive symptoms, with no difference between STPP and CBT.