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On the analyzing instrument

L Balter, Z Lothane, J H Spencer

    The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
    |July 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    This study defines the analyzing instrument, a key psychoanalytic concept. It involves synchronized regressed states in both patient and analyst, facilitating the exploration of unconscious memories.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychoanalytic theory
    • Psychodynamic psychotherapy

    Background:

    • Psychoanalytic literature often references the "analyzing instrument" without precise definition.
    • Otto Isakower's unpublished remarks provide a foundation for conceptualizing this instrument.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a more precise definition of the analyzing instrument.
    • To elucidate the components and function of the analyzing instrument in psychoanalysis.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis based on Otto Isakower's unpublished remarks.
    • Definition and elaboration of the two core constituents of the analyzing instrument.

    Main Results:

    • The analyzing instrument comprises two synchronized, regressed states of mind: one in the analysand and one in the analyst.

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  • These states are voluntary, controlled, situation-specific, and goal-specific.
  • Mutual evocation between the analyst and analysand drives the process.

    • Conclusions:

    • The precise definition of the analyzing instrument clarifies its role in psychoanalytic practice.
    • This conceptualization aids in understanding how unconscious fantasy-memory constellations are elucidated.
    • The synchronized regressed states are crucial for effective psychoanalytic interpretation.