Scientific evaluation of oriental approaches from the viewpoint of cybernetics

Journal/Book: Journal of Indian Psychology. 1981; 3: 37-40.

Abstract: Adopted 4 principles from cybernetics and general systems theory to form the major principles of "cybernation therapy." The principles are the black box, open and closed system, feedback, and information and energy principles. The techniques in individual cybernation therapy include GSR monitoring of autogenic training, biofeedback training, and gestalt therapy. The techniques in group cybernation therapy include meditation, transactional analysis, gestalt and sensitivity training, music therapy, and bio-energetics. Use of the 4 principles in both individual and group cybernation training is discussed. It is contended that cybernation therapy can be the common principle of all psychotherapy and behavior modification and that it can also be the common principle of both oriental and occidental approaches in psychosomatic medicine.

Note: principles & techniques of cybernation therapy

Keyword(s): Treatment ; cybernetics

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