psych test 4 Flashcards
consciousness, psychological disorders, therapy basics
behavioral approaches
therapeutic approaches based on the idea that problematic behaviors are the result of learning experiences
how to alter behavioral approaches
behavioral therapist draws on the principles of behavior change (classical, operant conditioning, modeling)
what to do when the behavioral therapist doesnt see change
modify their intervention strategy and then systematically evaluate the effects of new intervention
exposure techniques
behavioral therapists break connection between the phobic stimulus and the fear response
in vivo exposure
individual is exposed to the phobic stimulus in the real world
high-tech therapy
exposing the individual to a virtual reality version of the frightening stimulus
token economies
patients positive behaviors are reinforced with tokens that they can exchange for desirable items
contingency management
individuals learn that certain behaviors will be followed by strict consequences
modeling
people learn new skills or change their behavior by imitating another person
vicarious reinforcement
client watches as the model experiences some good outcomes after exhibiting the desired behavior or emotional reaction
cognitive behavioral therapy
form of psychotherapy focused on changing the patient’s habitual interpretations of the world and ways of behaving using cognitive and behavioral approaches
psychotropic medications
drugs that control and moderate symptoms of some psychological disorders
typical antipsychotics
reduce major positive symptoms of schizophrenia do so by blocking dopamine receptors
flat affect
diminished or absent facial expressions of emotions
side effects of antipsychotics
dry mouth, weight gain, metabolic disorders, jerky movements
