Psychological Therapies Flashcards
Token economy uses operant condition the alter normal behaviour … True or false
False
It uses it to alter abnormal behaviour
Who proposed the idea of token economy
Paul and lentz 1977
What are therapies based upon operant conditions known as
Behaviour modification therapies
What does the technique of token economy involve?
It involves giving tokens to patients for a wide range of positive behaviours, these tokens can be exchanged for small luxuries such as food etc.
In Paul and lentz long study what were the various conditions
The control group (drugs only)
Token economy group
Milieu group
What did their results show?
The token economy group done the best with 10% being able to leave whereas none of the control group left the hospital
What is art therapy?
Art therapy uses art media as a primary mode of communication, where the patient is free to express their feeling in the form of art which can be analysed by the therapist. Art therapy usually happens in groups so can be considered social.
Who is art therapy practised by?
It’s practised by qualified art therapists who work with children, young people, adults and the elderly
Who is art therapy recommend by?
NICE
What can the use of natural objects such as stones and driftwood help with?
It can help parents who have become disengaged from reality or feel disconnected from the natural world. It helps them reconnect with nature.
What can the art provide for the therapies ?
It can provide important clues behind the patients distress.
What is a benefit of documenting the art?
It can map a patients progression and recovery
What can the art provide for the patients?
It can provide a means of contacting and resolving deep emotions. It can also open creative talents they may have been unaware of. Therapy can also promote increased self awareness and feelings of achievement
What did NICE say about art therapy as a treatment for schizphrenia
NICE suggests it’s the only effective form of treatment for negative symptoms
Token economy is based upon what assumption
It’s based upon behaviourist assumptions
