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Término preferido

paradoxical intention  

Definición

  • A special technique of logotherapy used when a client is concerned about the frequency of an undesired response. When the client wants to reduce the frequency of a behavior, the therapist requires that the client attempt to increase its occurrence. [Source: The Dictionary of Family Psychology and Family Therapy; paradoxical intention]

Concepto genérico

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-RC93RGXH-Z

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