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Comparison of Psychoanalysis and Behavior Therapy
Psychoanalysis and behavior therapy differ fundamentally in their focus and methods. Psychoanalysis delves into a patient's past and unconscious to uncover repressed feelings that are believed to be the root of their problems. In contrast, behavior therapy concentrates on current, observable behaviors and applies principles of learning to replace undesirable actions with more constructive ones.
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