Conscious or unconscious emotional reaction of the therapist to the patient which may interfere with treatment. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed.)

The unconscious transfer to others (including psychotherapists) of feelings and attitudes which were originally associated with important figures (parents, siblings, etc.) in one's early life.

A form of psychiatric treatment, based on Freudian principles, which seeks to eliminate or diminish the undesirable effects of unconscious conflicts by making the patient aware of their existence, origin, and inappropriate expression in current emotions and behavior.

The branch of psychology concerned with psychological methods of recognizing and treating behavior disorders.

Unconscious process used by an individual or a group of individuals in order to cope with impulses, feelings or ideas which are not acceptable at their conscious level; various types include reaction formation, projection and self reversal.

A process by which an individual unconsciously endeavors to pattern himself after another. This process is also important in the development of the personality, particularly the superego or conscience, which is modeled largely on the behavior of adult significant others.

Conceptual system developed by Freud and his followers in which unconscious motivations are considered to shape normal and abnormal personality development and behavior.

Philosophic formulations which are basic to psychoanalysis. Some of the conceptual theories developed were of the libido, repression, regression, transference, id, ego, superego, Oedipus Complex, etc.

Hostile conflict between organized groups of people.

Created 7 April 1992 as a result of the division of Yugoslavia.

A generic term for the treatment of mental illness or emotional disturbances primarily by verbal or nonverbal communication.

The study of normal and abnormal behavior of children.

The science dealing with the study of mental processes and behavior in man and animals.

The interactions between physician and patient.

The branch of psychology concerned with the effects of group membership upon the behavior, attitudes, and beliefs of an individual.