title: Problems in the assessment of analyzability.
abstract: As additional studies of assessment of analyzability have been reported, research has proven very difficult and provided little clarification. This paper reviews the literature, particularly of the last twenty-five years, from the viewpoint of identifying the nature of the problems in developing useful methods of study. Some approaches to these problems, which might provide increased understanding as well as a clearer definition of some inherent limitations, are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000339:Affect; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D004532:Ego; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D009042:Motivation; D009769:Object Attachment; D011572:Psychoanalysis; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy; D011936:Reality Testing; D014167:Transference, Psychology