Block 2 Theories and Therapies

Question 1

a statement that explains or describes a relationship among events, concepts, or ideas.

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a theory

Question 2

these help to explain various aspects of people

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models and theories about human behavior

Question 3

believed that the unconscious thoughts and emotions had a strong impact of behavior

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Sigmund freud

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believed the mind was made of three interacting structures

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Sigmund freud

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came up with the id, ego, and the superego

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Sigmund freud

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what three interacting structures did freud come up with?

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the id, the ego, and the superego

Question 7

what are defense mechanisms?

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psychological tools that decrease negative feelings

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this was the main form of therapy for freud and many of his followers

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psychoanalysis

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devised a theory of cognitive development

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jean piaget

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described the human life cycle in 8 stages, each stage marked by a development or task

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erik erikson

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as each task is resolved it…

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leaves an impression that contributes to ones personality

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evaluated the response of dogs. behavior was the response to a given stimulus

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ivan pavlov

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replacing undesirable behavior with appropriate. this is done in steps. ex. patient agrees to attend group therapy instead of staying in their room.

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behavior modification. B.F Skinner

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the core of this theorist is that nature is essentially good

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Maslow

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this is the basis for prioritizing client care.

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Maslows hierarchy

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what are the five levels of hierarchy in Maslows theory starting with the most important

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physiological
safety and security
love and belonging
self esteem
self actualization

Question 17

what is the main goal of all cognitive therapies?

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to replace dysfunctional beliefs and thoughts for the purpose of causing a change in personal viewpoints.

Question 18

give an example of disturbance in self concept

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i can’t function in school because im not smart enough

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this helps to identify and correct distorted thinking

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cognitive therapies

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the tendency of the body to achieve and maintain a steady internal state

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homeostasis

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this research during emotion lead to the observation that the body always attempts to stabilize itself

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cannons research

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stress adaptation theory. physical responses to stress and the process by which people adapt and consists of three stages

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hans selye

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hans selye three stages of stress adaptation theory

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alarm. resistance. and exhaustion

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in which stage are you optimally able to cope with stress

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resistance

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psychobiology theories about the causes of mental illness relate to

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genetic. neurotransmitter activity. viruses. fetal development. immune system dysfunction.

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saw illness as the bodys attempt to repair itself

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florence nightingale

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all nursing therapy is designed to

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assist clients in achieving their highest possible level of wellness

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5 examples of somatic therapies

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drug treatment. electroconvulsive treatment. biofeedback. phototherapy. acupuncture.

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light for depression

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phototherapy

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acupuncture can be done with

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pain

Question 31

which theories believed that mental illness was the result of inferior genetic makeup and lower place on the evolutionary scale?

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charles darwin

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who stated mental illness is a culturally defined myth with which people cooperate?

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thomas szasz

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example of symbolization

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patient feels insignificant so draws themselves smaller than the rest of the family.

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disowning intolerable thoughts, wishes, deeds, and facts to escape unpleasant realities.

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Denial

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example of denial

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patient acts calm while being assaulted because they dont believe its happening to them

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redirecting an emotional feeling from the appropriate person or object to a less-threatening person or object.

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displacement

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this allows a safe release of feelings

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displacement

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example of displacement

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kicking the dog because someone else yelled at you. or fear of sex is fear of women

Question 39

an attempt to make unacceptable feelings and behavior acceptable to the ego

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rationalization

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helps maintain self respect and prevent guilty feelings

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rationalization

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example of rationalization

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failed because the teacher is bad

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isolating the event

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isolation

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example of isolation

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using humor to describe an assault

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use medical and surgical methods to treat diseases

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allopathic medicine

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treatments that agree or work with allopathic medicine

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complementary medicine

Question 46

treatment used instead of conventional medicine

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alternative medicine

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example of alternative medicine

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herbal therapy

Question 48

three examples of body based practices

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chiropractic treatment. eye movement desensitization. massage.

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relationship between the body and the spine

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chiropractic care

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uses controlled eye movements to help reprocess traumatic memories

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eye movement desensitization

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manipulation of muscles and connective tissue to relax the body and enhance well-being

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massage

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these theories are relatively new and remain unproven by data

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CAM theories

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some CAM theories may have these type of effects

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unwanted or adverse