Lecture 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is cognitive restructuring?
A
teaches people to question automatic thoughts and assumptions and identify systematic patterns of thinking
2
Q
What is rational emotive therapy ABC?
A
A: activating event
B: belied triggered in clients minds by events
C: emotional consequence of belief
3
Q
What is CBT, how does it help?
A
Cognitive behavioural therapy helps by focusing on dysfunctional thoughts and behaviours
4
Q
How did anti-psychotic medications help in the 50s and 60s?
A
resulted in deinstitutionalisation of schizophrenic patients, had unpleasant side effects
5
Q
What are some medical and biological treatments?
A
antipsychotic and anti-anxiety medication, antidepressants, mood stabilisers, ECT, phototherapy and psychosurgery
