exam2 Flashcards
What is meta-analyses?
Combing study data from several studies to develop a single conclusion that has greater statistical power
what is the correlation method?
involves measuring 2 variables and assessing the relationship between them, with no manipulation of an independent variable
What is the treatment outcome method?
randomized controlled trials, over 300, aim to improve something
what is meditation?
occurs within treatment outcome looks to see how a treatment works and why (THE REASON)
what is moderation
gives us info to see when a relationship is true vs untrue
(CONTEXTUALIZNG THE EFFECT)
what are component analyses?
examines one component of a treatment
what is experiential avoidance?
involves the unwillingness to remain in contact with aversive experiences such as painful feelings, thoughts, and emotions
Case studies?
rely on observation, facts, and experiments to gather information
dismantling studies?
the components of a treatment are examined separately
the 3 happiness myths
1-happiness is the natural state of humans
2- if you aren’t happy you’re defective
3- it is easy to control what you think and feel
Defusion is used to help control your thoughts (t or F)
False
What are 2 ACT skills not part of ACT mindfulness skills?
Values, and committed action
What are the 4 ACT mindfulness skills
Defusion, acceptance, connection, and the observing self
The CBT ____ study demonstrates that _____ was the component that impacts treatment outcomes the most among patients with clinical depression
Dismantling; Behavior activation
Fusion is
we can’t separate ourselves from our thoughts
defusion is
we can observe our thoughts and other internal processes without getting lost in them
Gratitude interventions (name 3 of 6)
daily/weekly gratitude journals
gratitude letter (and visit)
gratitude journal-related work
journal about something good that happened/ will be be
gratitude journal and mental imagery
draw a picture of something one is thankful for (children)
obey mode
letting your internal experience dictate your actions
struggle mode
effort to get rid, escape, avoid unwanted internal experiences
choice point
when painful internal experiences are present we choose how to respond
fight strategies
flight strategies
work ability
negative comparison
positive comparison
Psychological Flexibility
the ability to engage in value-based behaviors despite what one is thinking or feeling
Theory on why CBT works
it changes the negative thought content
ACT is interested in whether a ________ is helpful or not rather if it is true or untrue
Thought
what are some common categories of fusion
past and future
judgement
reasons
rules
What are some common diffusion techniques
Use AND instead of but or so
milk,milk,milk
singing thoughts
thank your mind for the thought
Diffusion is a ______ strategy not a ______ strategy
acceptance not a control
what is exposure
deliberately getting into contact with difficult stuff so you can learn how to more effectively respond to it
ACT is conceived as the treatment to what disorder?
experiential avoidance disorder
