Chapter 10: Psychological Treatment Flashcards
Psychotherapy
methods of inducing changes in behavior,
thought, and feelings to improve mental
health and functioning
Behavioral treatment
Uses techniques derived from learning theory to modify behaviors associated with target problems
Cognitive-behavioral Treatment
Focuses on identifying and modifying maladaptive thinking and behavior patterns that maintain target problems
Dialectical
Focuses on developing skills for coping with stress, regulating strong emotions, and improving relationships with others
Mindfulness/Acceptance
Uses metaphors and experiential exercises based on relational frame theory to promote a healthier relationship with unwanted thoughts and feelings
Psychodynamic
Focuses on gaining insight into unconscious psychological forces thought to underlie target problems
Client-centered (Humanistic)
Uses the client–therapist relationship and unconditional positive regard to promote full growth potential
Dodo bird verdict
Different types of treatment all
seemed equally effective
Efficacy
how well treatment(s) perform in research studies
External Validity
generalizes study findings to
situations outside of study
Dismantling studies:
Dismantling studies: treatments with multiple components; identifying most beneficial ones
• Some interventions are harmful
Providing Psychoeducation
Psychological treatments may include an
educational component
– Clients understand themselves, problems, and treatment
– Misinformation corrected
– Bibliotherapy: client reads informative material on own
– Effective in reducing some psychological problems
Evidence-based treatment (EBT):
interventions or techniques that demonstrate beneficial effects in RCTs.
Evidence-based practice (EBP):
treatments
informed by many sources, including scientific evidence about the intervention (i.e., EBT), clinical expertise, and client needs and preferences
Spontaneous remission
The longer people remain in treatment, the greater the opportunity for factors such as natural healing processes
