Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy

, Volume 15, Issue 1, pp 29–36 | Cite as

Pseudo-transference in interracial psychotherapy: An operant paradigm

  • Charles R. Ridley
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Abstract

Justifiable, defensive reactions of the black client in psychotherapy often are triggered by unconscious racist behaviors and stereotyped attitudes in the white therapist. Paradoxically, the therapist may misinterpret and label this pseudo-transference phenomenon on the part of the black client as pathological. An operant paradigm is employed to illustrate this sequential interaction. Implications in four critical areas are discussed: theory explication, research methodology, assessment models, and graduate training.

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Public Health Social Psychology Assessment Model Research Methodology Critical Area 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Charles R. Ridley
    • 1
  1. 1.Graduate School of PsychologyFuller Theological SeminaryPasadena

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