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Repetition, repetition compulsion, motivation, interpretation

R Lazar1

  • 1Department of Psychotherapy, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.

The Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences
|June 6, 1998
PubMed
Summary

This study explores three psychoanalytic views of repetition compulsion: return to, return of, or recreation. It connects these psychic models to clinical psychotherapeutic approaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychoanalytic theory
  • Psychodynamic psychology
  • Clinical psychology

Background:

  • Repetition compulsion is a core psychoanalytic concept.
  • Existing literature offers varied interpretations of this phenomenon.
  • Understanding these interpretations is crucial for clinical practice.

Observation:

  • The paper examines three distinct conceptualizations of repetition compulsion.
  • These include interpretations as return to, return of (reproduction), or recreation (transcendental transformation).
  • The study also analyzes psychic movement as linear, circular, or spiral-like.

Findings:

  • Metapsychological assumptions underpinning each interpretation are analyzed.
  • The paper links different psychic models of repetition compulsion to therapeutic techniques.
  • This provides a framework for understanding diverse clinical approaches.

Implications:

  • The findings offer a nuanced understanding of repetition compulsion in psychoanalysis.
  • This research can inform psychotherapeutic attitude and technique.
  • It aids clinicians in navigating complex patient dynamics related to repetition.

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