[Development of a psychological superstructure in phobic patients]

Firstly the importance of a (behavioristically interpreted) psychic superstructure, that is formed by hypostatizing avoidance behavior and more direct reflex-mechanisms like rituals is emphasized. Phobic syndromes (in a larger sense) as well as their therapy should be understood in a better way. Just for this reason that superstructure should complement Freuds unconscious psychic life. Lastly possibilities of multidimensional work are commented.