46. Specific Treatments for Specific Problems Flashcards
study of the effect of drugs on mind and behavior
psychopharmacy
drugs used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
antipsychotic drugs
first antipsychotic in 1950s – schizophrenia
chlorpromazine
most antipsychotic drugs are 1. ________ that block 2. ________ receptors
- antagonists
2. dopamine
control anxiety and agitation
anti-anxiety drugs
examples of anti-anxiety drugs (2)
- Xanez
2. Activan
anti-anxiety drugs 1. _______ the 2. ___ and help w/ 3. ______ symptoms but not the 4. _____ of the problem
- depresses
- CNS
- anxiety
- root
an example of an anti-anxiety drug
d-cyclocerine
mostly agonists that increase availability of certain NTS that elevates arousal and mood
antidepressants
examples of antidepressants (2)
- Prozac
2. Zoloft
lithium salt for bipolar disorder
mood-stablizer
views individuals as responding to unconscious forces and seeks to enhance self-insight (insight therapy)
psychodynamic therapy
what is a psychodynamic technique?
free association
consists of patients answer questions and talking w/out any other filter about life, past, images, and dreams
free association
not 1. _________ or omitting details are 2. __________
- remembering
2. resistance