The passive-aggressive patient. Making the diagnosis
Anger and anger styles
Causes of anger
Indirect anger- its manifestations
Developmental and defensive aspects of anger restraint
Cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and biological aspects of indirct hostility
Pseudopassive-aggressives
The interaction between passive-aggression and victim. The pathognomonic effect of passive-aggression on the victim
Pseudovictims
Sadomasochism and passive-aggression
Therapy. Psychodynamic psychotherapy
Supportive/directive therapy
Cognitive therapy
Interpersonal therapy
Transference and countertransference issues
Treatment of victims of passive-aggression
Treatment of sadomasochistic interactions.