New Views on the Psychodynamics of Phobias

Silvano Arieti, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 33, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1979.33.1.82

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After having differentiated phobias from pseudophobias, the author describes the three stages in the psychodynamics of this psychoneurotic condition. A case is reported in detail and interpretations offered. The new hypothesis is advanced that the unconscious motivation and the defenses go beyond the individual protection of the patient. Psychotherapy is discussed.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 33 • Number 1 • 1979, pp. 1–156

Pages: 82 - 95

PubMed: 464169

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Published in print: 1979, pp. 1–156

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Silvano Arieti, M.D.^†

New York, N.Y.

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Presented at the Eighteenth Annual Fall Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. New York City, October 23, 1977.

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Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, New York Medical College. Mailing address: 125 East 84 Street, New York, N.Y. 10028.

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New Views on the Psychodynamics of Phobias

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