Psychological Technique

A Psychological Technique is a technique that influences or analyzes mental processes, emotional states, or behavioral patterns.

• AKA: Mental Technique, Psychological Method, Cognitive Technique, Behavioral Technique.
• Context:
  • It can typically target Cognitive Functions with specific interventions.
  • It can typically require Psychological Knowledge for proper application.
  • It can often produce Measurable Changes in psychological states.
  • It can often be applied in Clinical Settings or Everyday Interactions.
  • It can range from being a Therapeutic Psychological Technique to being a Manipulative Psychological Technique, depending on its ethical application.
  • It can range from being a Conscious Psychological Technique to being an Unconscious Psychological Technique, depending on its awareness level.
  • It can range from being a Individual Psychological Technique to being a Group Psychological Technique, depending on its target scope.
  • It can range from being a Evidence-Based Psychological Technique to being a Experimental Psychological Technique, depending on its validation status.
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• Examples:
  • Therapeutic Techniques, such as:
    • Cognitive Behavioral Technique for thought modification.
    • Mindfulness Technique for awareness enhancement.
  • Assessment Techniques, such as:
    • Psychological Testing Technique for evaluation.
    • Behavioral Observation Technique for analysis.
  • Influence Techniques, such as:
    • Persuasion Technique for attitude change.
    • Psychological Manipulation Technique for control.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Physical Technique, which targets body rather than mind.
  • Medical Procedure, which treats physiological conditions rather than psychological states.
  • Educational Method, which imparts knowledge rather than psychological change.
• See: Technique, Psychology, Mental Health, Psychological Manipulation Technique, Gaslighting Technique, Therapy Technique, Cognitive Technique.

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