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Psychodiagnosis refers to the use and interpretation of psychological test scores for the purposes of diagnosis and treatment planning.

Psychodrama refers to a therapy in which clients act out personal conflicts and feelings in the presence of others who play supporting roles.

Psychodynamic refers to psychological processes developed in the individual's life since childhood and their effects on mental states and behavior.

Psychodynamic approach refers to a view developed by Freud that emphasizes Unconscious mental processes in explaining human thought, feelings, and behavior.

A Psychodynamic model refers to a framework for explaining human behavior that focuses on symptoms, behaviors, and underlying processes Psychodynamic model states that human problems stem from internal conflicts that they have not been able to resolve.

Psychodynamic perspective refers to the theoretical orientation in psychology that emphasizes unconscious determinants of behavior.

psychodynamic psychotherapy refers to contemporary version of Psychoanalysis that still emphasizes unconscious processes and conflicts but is briefer and more focused on specific problems.

Psychodynamic theories refer to theories developed by Freud's followers, but usually differing somewhat from Freud's original theories.

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