Axia College Material
Appendix D
Psychotherapy Matrix
Directions: Review Module 36 of Psychology and Your Life. Select three approaches to summarize. Include examples of the types of psychological
disorders appropriate for each therapy.
Psychodynamic
Summary of Approach
This therapy is designed to
resolve past conflicts and
improper subconscious impulses
by allowing them to surface so
that the patient can deal with
them more efficiently.
This therapy is best suited for
Disorders appropriate for this
people with anxiety disorders
therapy
Cognitive
This therapy is to change the
interpretations of a patient in
order to change dysfunctional
cognitions and perceptions
about
themselves and the world.
This approach is designed to
help those with behavioral
problems, and those suffering
from irrational thoughts or
beliefs about themselves or the
world.
Behavioral
This therapy is to change the
way person behaves through the
learning process, by helping the
patient learn beneficial new
skills or to unlearn the
detrimental ones they have
acquired.
This therapy is designed to help
with
phobias, or to help people who
need to better understand
themselves.
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