Biomedical Treatment/Behaviorist Therapies Quest Flashcards
trait theory
people’s personalities are determined by the intensity of certain traits which are enduring characteristics
what did Eysenck believe
that traits (extraversion, neuroticism, psychoticism) are genetic
graduated exposure
Slowly introducing client to anxiety causing stimuli
Systematic Desensitization
A method of associating relaxation with a fearful stimuli. Used to treat phobias
fear hierarchy
progressive list of fearful things
aversion therapy
Essentially eliminate an unwanted behavior by associating it with a negative stimulus
ex: alcoholic takes a drug that makes them sick when they drink, eventually they’ll associate drinking with getting sick & stop
flooding
Total immersion of client into a fearful situation
congruent personality
When one’s perception of self reflects reality
incongruent personality
When one’s perception of self does not reflect reality
what 3 factors are crucial to an effective therapy
Genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy
Benzopdiazepemes (valium)
drugs that act as an agonist for GABA, increases availability of neurotransmitter GABA & thus reduces anxiety
What disorder are anti-psychotic drugs used for?
Severe mental disorders like schizophrenia
What are the side effects of antipsychotic meds?
Tardive Diskensia- shaking, trembling
What are SSRI’s?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
allows more serotonin to cross synapse & alleviate symptoms of depression
Trycyclic antidepressants
Inhibit reuptake at serotonin and norepinephrine synapses which elevates activity at both types
