Cycle 18 - Flashcard Set 2
What are default patterns in individuals with BPD?
Negative responses developed over time through experiences, thoughts, feelings, or memories that cause beliefs driving behaviors.
When are negative default patterns apparent?
May not be apparent until experiencing short or long-term consequences.
What tends to have a positive outcome, positive or negative default patterns?
Positive default patterns.
Why is changing default patterns difficult?
Due to the body and brain’s tendency towards homeostasis.
What is dissonance and what causes it?
Dissonance occurs when trying to change default patterns, causing pushback from the brain and body.
How can change in default patterns be initiated?
Recognizing and identifying default patterns.
What is the payoff of default patterns?
Default patterns have a payoff, which is why they are developed.
What are the consequences of short-term rewards?
Short-term rewards tend to have long-term consequences, such as addiction.
What is key to replacing maladaptive behaviors?
Finding an adaptive strategy.
What analogy is used to describe learning new adaptive and healthy skills?
Roller skating, the more you do it, the better you get at it.
What can make adaptive behaviors become the default response?
Practicing adaptive behaviors often can make them become the default response.
What is the purpose of the new workbook mentioned in the text?
To help identify and learn skills to gain control over default patterns in BPD.
