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-2 - 1 I 1 4 i >3 These observations were reported in an article entitled Psychic Driv ing, published in the American Journal of- Psy cKiatry. The significance of the findings in conne ction with psychotherapy was also reported. Working hypotheses concerning these effects of repetition were set up', among them being: (a) hypothesis of the work of listening; (b) hypothesis of the work of talking; (c) hypothesis concerning the shielding of the tssaning of the verbal signals, t particul&rly-froa-the talker but also from the listener* B. Further studies brought to light the existence orThe dynamic implant, this being the designation given to the fact that exposure to repetition of verbal signals leaves the patient sensitised to the community of action tendencies from which the driving statement was taken. This also has been-reported-in an article entitled Paychic Driving: Dynamic Implan t , now awaiting publication in the Psychiatric Quarterly , The following observations were made concerning the dynamic implant: By continued replaying of a cue conraunication, a persistent tendency to act in a way which can be predetermined with respect to its general characteristics can be established. In other words, by driving a cue communication one can,'"'without exception, set up in the patieiitrja persisting tendency for that cue statement, and other components of the co rimunity of action tendencies from which it was drawn, to return to his awareness, ii. The dynamic implant thus established, and especially if reinforced by repeated driving, tends to activate more and more of the components of the relevant community of action-tendencies, These components tend to appear in the patientts awareness, iii. This materially contributes to problem identification by the patient and the therapist ansi, hence, facilitates - ths"“prbce3ses of therapeutic reorganization. iv. The dynamic qualities of the implant are a function of: (a) the amount and repetition of dri ving; (b) the intensity of the response; (c) the defenses; (d) stress tolerance; ( e } capacity for desensitization. 'fr 'y *:*.»* -