| Abstract: | Describes 2 studies of the level of insight obtained in 16 sessions of brief time-limited psychotherapy. Four patients (aged 34–58 yrs) were examined using the Pro-plan Insight Rating Scale (PIRS) in Study 1, and 1 patient (aged 34 yrs) was examined using the PIRS—Revised in Study 2. All Ss initially demonstrated insight, but during the course of therapy their insight decreased. Toward the end of therapy their insight again increased. The average level of insight across each therapy was found to be related to outcome. Based on control mastery theory, the results reflect Ss' unconscious plans for working in therapy by testing their pathogenic beliefs in order to change them. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
