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Technotherapy By Peter Garrison What is Technotherapy? Which field of study are computers applied to? psychology psychological psychologist Compare: Psychology 心理学 psychiatry (psychiatric, psychiatrist)精神病学 philosophy (philosophical, philosopher)哲学 physiology (physiological, physiologist) 生理学 The key issue What specific problem do computerized programs treat? emotional disorders (from the stress in life and work) novelty (something new and interesting) What do patients need most? A complete personality makeover? No, not a complete change of personality. How to live with their problems. How to face the reality and accept their situation if not necessarily how to solve their problems. What type of problems do most patients have? “Who am I?” “How can I get a date on Friday night?” Most people need solutions to small practical problems. How does the author illustrate the use of computer in psychological treatment? How many examples? What problems are treated? computer treatments for phobias computer treatments for depression computer treatments for self-destructive behaviors phobias What approach do doctors adopt? practice + analysis + modification of behaviors depression What approach do doctors adopt? a cognitive-therapy approach Change your thoughts to change your feelings. cognition: knowing, learning, understanding Does it work? “thinking errors” What is TLP? Therapeutic Learning Program Is there any human element in this program? …a therapy package…, which uses computers in tandem with a therapist. Doctors work with computers. procedures / steps of TLP How long does it take? Can you summarize a list of steps? step 1: discover your problem (key dissatisfaction) step 2: analyze your problem and find out solutions or approaches to alleviate symptoms. step 3: learn what the computer and doctor have told you and practice. evaluations What is the key role of the computer in TLP? …to help (patients) go through their conflicts step-by-step. evidence: repo