#12 Flashcards
The idea behind_____therapies is that behavior is symptomatic of underlying psychological problems of which we are unaware. Understanding the causes of our behavior can allow us to change it.
Insight
The goal of____therapy is to provide the client with greater understanding of the unique potential for growth and self-actualization
Humanistic
____ therapies are often used in treating Anxiety disorders and consist of constructing a hierarchy of fear-do see stimuli which are then gradually paired with deep relaxation techniques.
Exposure
________ therapies are sometimes used to aid in the cessation of unwanted behaviors such as drinking or smoking. The stick Meeks pair unpleasant stimuli with the inappropriately pleasant stimulus to produce a negative association with the latter.
Aversion
Some of the earliest known attempts of treating psychological disorders involve ____, which is drilling a hole in a living person’s skull to “relieve evil spirits”
Trepanning