Ch. 13 Flashcards
Variety of psychological and biomedical techniques aimed at dealing with mental disorders or coping with problems of living
Therapy
Relationship between the therapist and the client, with both parties working together to help the client deal with mental or behavioral issues
Therapeutic alliance
What is the therapy process?
- Identify problem
- Identify the cause of problem/ condition that maintains the problem
- Deciding on and carrying out some form of treatment
developing understanding of oneself and of the problem
Insight therapies
Change of behavior through conditioning
Behavior therapies
What is the Freudian Psychoanalysis?
Psychological problems arise from tension created in the unconscious mind by forbidden impulses
What is the major goal of psychoanalysis?
To release conflicts, urges, and memories from the unconscious; through free association and dream interpretation
Emphasizes motivation and the influence of the past on the development of mental disorders
Neo-Freudian Psychodynamic Therapies
Based on the assumption that people have a tendency for positive growth and self-actualization
Humanistic therapy
Emphasizes healthy psychological growth through self-actualization
Client-Centered Therapy
Paraphrasing client’s words to capture the emotional tone expressed
Reflective listening
Emphasizes rational thinking as the key to treating mental disorders; helps patients confront destructive thoughts
Cognitive therapy
Psychotherapy with more than one client
Group Therapy
Groups that provide social support and an opportunity for sharing ideas about dealing with common problems
Self-Help Support Groups
Any form of psychotherapy based on the principles of behavioral learning (operant and classical conditioning)
Behavior Therapy
Technique in which anxiety is extinguished by exposing the patient to an anxiety provoking stimulus
Systematic Desensitization
Desensitization therapy in which the patient directly confronts the anxiety provoking stimulus as opposed to just imagining it
Exposure Therapy
Involves presenting individuals with an attractive stimulus paired with unpleasant stimulation in order to condition a repulsive reaction
Aversion Therapy
Approach to changing behavior by altering the consequences of behaviors
Contingency Management
Involves distribution of tokens contingent on desired behaviors, these tokens can be exchanged for food or rewards
Token Economies
The therapist demonstrates and encourages a client to imitate a desired behavior; draws on concepts from both operant and classical conditioning
Participant Modeling
Combines cognitive emphasis on thoughts and attitudes with behavioral strategies; seeks to help the client develop new skills and a sense of self-efficacy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Based on the idea that irrational thoughts and behaviors are the cause of mental disorders; attempts to eliminate self-defeating thoughts
Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy
Positive emphasis on growth, health, and happiness
Positive Psychotherapy
What do biomedical therapies seek to achieve?
Treating psychological disorders by changing the brain’s chemistry with drugs, surgery, or electricity
What are the 5 different types of drugs?
- Antipsychotic
- Antidepressant
- Mood Stabilizer
- Antianxiety
- Stimulants
The general term for surgical intervention in the brain to treat psychological disorders
Psychosurgery
Removing patients whenever possible from mental hospitals
Deinstitutionalization
