The Future of Psychotherapy Research and Neuroscience: Introducing the 4E/MoBI Approach to the Study of Patient–Therapist Interaction

IF 3.6 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Review of General Psychology Pub Date : 2024-01-27 DOI:10.1177/10892680231224399

Stefanella Costa-Cordella, Aitana Grasso-Cladera, Francisco J. Parada

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Abstract

The integration of neuroscience and psychotherapy research has long been a topic of interest in the field of mental health. A significant challenge in psychotherapy research is understanding the dyadic interaction between patient and therapist. This interaction is complex, emerging from a myriad of multi-level factors such as gestures, verbal communication, mentalization, and environmental influences. This article aims to present a roadmap for the future integration of neuroscience and psychotherapy research, addressing the complexities of human interaction. We introduce the 4E/MoBI approach, a framework that combines theoretical and methodological tools to study the dynamics of the brain, body, and environment in real-world settings. This approach emphasizes the use of physiological systems (e.g., heart and brain), behavioral interactions (e.g., conversations and eye-tracking), and environmental video recordings. Additionally, the scalable experimental design (SED) heuristic is discussed as a method to blend controlled experiments with real-world scenarios, allowing for the parametric testing of neurobehavioral markers. As a practical demonstration of the SED heuristic within the 4E/MoBI framework, a concrete experimental example using the N170 event-related potential (ERP) component is presented. While the N170 ERP component is not posited as the foundational marker in the field, it serves to illustrate the application of hypothesis-driven designs and analyses. The 4E/MoBI approach offers a promising avenue for the integration of neuroscience and psychotherapy research. By addressing existing gaps, such as the physiology and phenomenology of expertise in psychotherapy, this framework can foster a virtuous relationship between the two disciplines, paving the way for more comprehensive and nuanced understandings of therapeutic interactions.

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心理治疗研究与神经科学的未来：介绍研究患者与治疗师互动的 4E/MoBI 方法

长期以来，神经科学与心理治疗研究的结合一直是心理健康领域关注的话题。心理治疗研究的一个重大挑战是理解患者与治疗师之间的互动。这种互动是复杂的，是由手势、语言交流、心理化和环境影响等无数多层次因素共同作用的结果。本文旨在为神经科学与心理治疗研究的未来融合提供一个路线图，以解决人类互动的复杂性。我们介绍了 4E/MoBI 方法，这是一种结合理论和方法工具的框架，用于研究真实世界环境中大脑、身体和环境的动态变化。这种方法强调使用生理系统（如心脏和大脑）、行为互动（如对话和眼动追踪）和环境视频记录。此外，还讨论了可扩展实验设计（SED）启发式，它是一种将受控实验与真实世界场景相结合的方法，允许对神经行为标记进行参数测试。作为 SED 启发式在 4E/MoBI 框架内的实际演示，介绍了一个使用 N170 事件相关电位（ERP）成分的具体实验示例。虽然 N170 ERP 成分并不是该领域的基础标记，但它有助于说明假设驱动设计和分析的应用。4E/MoBI 方法为神经科学与心理治疗研究的整合提供了一条前景广阔的途径。通过解决现有的差距，如心理治疗中的生理学和专业现象学，该框架可以促进两个学科之间的良性关系，为更全面、更细致地理解治疗互动铺平道路。

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Review of General Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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期刊介绍： Review of General Psychology seeks to publish innovative theoretical, conceptual, or methodological articles that cross-cut the traditional subdisciplines of psychology. The journal contains articles that advance theory, evaluate and integrate research literatures, provide a new historical analysis, or discuss new methodological developments in psychology as a whole. Review of General Psychology is especially interested in articles that bridge gaps between subdisciplines in psychology as well as related fields or that focus on topics that transcend traditional subdisciplinary boundaries.