Measurement of the Body Temperature During Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy: A Case Study
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Davood Manavipour * , Yasamin Roshani  |
Department of Psychology, Garmsar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, Iran , Manavipor53@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: (5767 Views) |
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to measure the body temperature changes in the process of central dynamic sequence in intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy. Case Description: The sample consisted of a patient who was voluntarily chosen. The research design was case study method. Results: The body temperature (hand temperature, forehead temperature) was measured during treatment protocol, using biofeedback machine. A nonparametric test K independent sample was used for data analysis. Conclusion: The intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy changes the body temperature. The body temperature is a sign to review the protocol and determine the level of anxiety and the patient's defenses. |
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Keywords: Body Temperature Changes, Biofeedback, Psychology, Anxiety |
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Type of Study: Case Report --- Open Access, CC-BY-NC |
Subject:
Psycology
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