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 therapy
Summary of Approach
Psychodynamic therapy seeks to bring
unresolved past conflicts and
unacceptable impulses from the
unconscious into the conscious, where
patients may deal with the problems
more effectively.
Disorders appropriate for this
This therapy works best for people
with anxiety disorders.
therapy
Behavioral approach
Behavioral is a psychological therapy
that focuses on changing unwanted
behaviors. It’s also involved to
identify unpleasant, maladaptive
behaviors and replaces them with good
types.
This therapy was developed for people
with behavioral problems such as
phobias. People who need to identify
and replace their bad behaviors need
this therapy too.
Cognitive
Cognitive therapy seeks to change the
interpretations of a patient in order to
change dysfunctional cognitions and
perceptions about themselves and the
world.
This approach was designed for people
with irrational thinking and behavioral
problems. People with anxiety,
depression, or negative emotions can
benefit from this treatment.
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