chapter 15 Flashcards
Describe eclectic approach
use techniques from various forms of therapy, depending on clients needs
goal of psychoanalysis
Bring repressed issues into conscious awareness
describe technique of free association
Patient relaxes and says whatever comes to mind
what does psychodynamic therapy entail
Focus on themes across relationships, including childhood experiences
Goal of humanistic therapies
Promote growth by boosting self-awareness and self-esteem
what does a therapist do in client centered therapy 4 things
genuineness, acceptance, empathy, active listening
rogers train therapist to display unconditional positive regard what does that mean
An attitude of total acceptance without judgment
3 steps of active listening
paraphrase, invite clarification, reflect feelings
What is the goal of behavior therapies
Apply learning principles to eliminate problem behaviors
_______ Behavior therapy technique in which the therapist works to condition new responses to stimuli that trigger unwanted behaviors
counter conditioning
how did Mary cover Jones counter condition Peter’s fear
Associated rabbits with candy, he would come closer to the rabbit if he got candy eventually he held the rabbit without candy
Three steps in desensitization therapy
Fear hierarchy, teach self relaxation techniques, and work through hierarchy while maintaining relaxation
What is done in operant conditioning therapies
Reinforced desired behaviors and stop reinforcing or punish undesired behaviors
_______ Behavior therapy technique used in many institutional settings in which secondary reinforces are used to reinforce desired behaviors
operant conditioning
What kinds of things can be used as tokens and token economies
Poker chips, stickers, holds punched
2 benefits of token economies
cheap, personalized
goal cognitive therapies
change destructive thinking into constructive thinking
what does cognitive behavior therapy involve
focus on what is wrong with how we think
2 benefits of group therapy
discover you are not the only one with a problem, feedback and suggestions
goal of family therapy
heal relationships and improve communication movements
what is EMDR used to treat
PTSD
2 possible explanations for the supposed effects of EMDR
Focus on the trauma memory while doing eye movements, desensitization
light exposure therapy is used to treat ____ ____ disorder
seasonal affect
