PSY1003 WEEK 10

Question 1

briefly explain psychodynamic approaches in treatment

Answer 1

unconscious conflicts from experience evoke defence mechanisms, bring into conscious awareness to gain insight. no aim to get rid of symptom but to listen to gain knowledge and bring back patient back to norm

Question 2

explain the types of psychodymaic approachs treatments

Answer 2

psychoanalysis, word chains, free association, dream analysis, transference

Question 3

explain the behavioural approach for treatment

Answer 3

faulty learning results in negative association that needs to be extint, unlearnt, using behavioural modifications

Question 4

name some behavioural treatment

Answer 4

exposure therapies (flooding, counter-conditioning, systematic desensitisation)
aversion therapies
reciprocal inhibition
contingency management
response shapings

Question 5

explain CBT

Answer 5

distorted thought leads to cognitive bias
change dysfunctional cognition
challenge, require evidence and replace

Question 6

name 6 cognitions that CBT might hope to change

Answer 6

selective abstraction = draw conclusion from one piece of info
minimisation = downplay importance of positive event
personalisation = take responsbility when not in personal control
arbitrary inference = draw conclusion on little evidence
magnification = blow out of proportion
overgeneralisation = make sweepings conclusions

Question 7

what is RET

Answer 7

Ellis rational emotive therapy = address how we see life, self, world

Question 8

what is MCBT

Answer 8

mindfulness based cognitive therapy = emphasise achieve present metnal state, non-judgemental awareness, increased awareness of automatic cognitive/behaviour reaction and impact to thought

Question 9

what is ACT

Answer 9

acceptance and commitment therapy = mindfulness concepts to notice, accept or embrace thoughts

Question 10

explain humanist approach to treatment

Answer 10

holistic view of individual, don’t focus on specific cognitions, but on the immediate experience, hope to become independent and self-directed to find own solution, moving on from past event

Question 11

explain the basis for family therapies/systemic

Answer 11

cause is dysfunctional reslationship, suggest communication focus on interaction patterns that maintain issue

Question 12

explain pharmacotherapies for depression

Answer 12

tricyclic antidepressants, MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitors, SSRI

Question 13

explain pharmacotherapies for anxiety

Answer 13

GABA, benzodiazpine, valium, SNRI (serotonin-norepinepherines reuptake inhibitor)

Question 14

explain pharmacotherapy for psychosis

Answer 14

antipsychotics, neuroleptics