Basic Theory of Neuropsychoanalysis

Introduces a theoretical framework for studying the mind. This title represents a comprehensive theory of the human mind. It includes cognitive, emotional and behavioral variables, plus the idea of unconscious mental operations.

List of contents

Preface , About the Author , Introduction , Historical foundations , Cognitive and motivational theories , Concepts, feelings, and expectations , Decisions and time , Approach-avoidance conflict , Developmental sources of psychopathology , Sex and aggression , Guilt, dread, and heroism , Eye movement therapy , Memory processes and mind-brain change , Cognitive load and defence , Diagnosing mental illness , Epilogue , Initial diagnostic exam , Pharmacological treatments for six valid categories of functional psychopathology , Four types of testable hypotheses from the theory

About the author

W.M. Bernstein trained in Biology, Social Psychology, Psychoanalysis and Psychopharmacology. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Psychology; and, was one of the first psychochologists in the US authorized to prescribe psychotropic medicines.

Summary

Introduces a theoretical framework for studying the mind. This title represents a comprehensive theory of the human mind. It includes cognitive, emotional and behavioral variables, plus the idea of unconscious mental operations.

Product details

• Authors: W. M. Bernstein, W.M. Bernstein
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780367106874
• ISBN: 978-0-367-10687-4
• No. of pages: 296
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Psychoanalysis, PSYCHOLOGY / General, Neuroscience, Psychotherapy, Psychoanalytical and Freudian psychology, Psychoanalytical theory (Freudian psychology), Forthcoming