A device for teaching the theory of technique.

The usefulness of comparing dream psychology and neurosis psychology is demonstrated in the teaching of a course on the theory of technique at the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Institute. Candidates are assigned the task of writing a five-minute segment of free associations using assigned background material, resistances to be demonstrated, and assigned current and past conflicts. The candidates then present their free associations to the class for analysis. Explication of educational and developmental issues is given.