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A word-association technique as a psychotherapeutic tool
1Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, USA.
Psychological Reports
|October 18, 2003
Summary
This study explores a psychotherapeutic word-association technique. This method offers a quick way to understand complex patient problems in therapy.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy
Background:
- Word-association techniques have been utilized in psychological contexts.
- Understanding presenting problems is crucial for effective psychotherapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a non-experimental psychotherapeutic application of word-association.
- To present this technique as an expedited method for problem comprehension.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative description of a word-association technique used in a therapeutic setting.
- Focus on its application as a "royal road" to insight.
Main Results:
- The word-association technique serves as a psychotherapeutic shortcut.
- It facilitates a rapid understanding of a patient's presenting issue.
Conclusions:
- The described word-association method offers an efficient approach to grasping therapeutic challenges.
- This technique can be a valuable tool for clinicians seeking to expedite client understanding.