(15) Methods of Therapy Flashcards

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Define “psychotherapy”

A

A general term for any psychologically based form of treatment to help people better understand and/or resolve their problems.

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Popular synonym of “psychotherapy”

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“Talk therapy.”

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3
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What was the first form of psychodynamic therapy to be developed?

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Psychoanalysis.

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The goal of shining the light of the ego on the unconscious workings of the id best describes which type of therapy?

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Traditional psychoanalysis.

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5
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Define a dream’s “latent content”

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Symbolic, deeper meaning of the dream.

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Define “transference” in the context of psychoanalysis

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The client begins acting toward the therapist in ways that mirror the client’s conflict-ridden relationships with others.

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What are the 3 important components of therapy according to Carl Rogers?

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Empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard.

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Define “unconditional positive regard” in the context of therapy

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The therapist’s complete acceptance of the client.

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What is the general purpose of cognitive therapy?

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Help people identify and correct errors in thinking and replace them with rational alternatives.

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What do eclectic therapists do?

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Integrate approaches from many different schools of therapy.

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What does Ritalin do to help ADHD patients?

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Increase the activity of dopamine in the cerebral cortex.

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