SM_113b: Psychotherapies Flashcards
Describe psychodynamic therapy theory
Psychodynamic therapy theory
- Unresolved childhood conflicts (developmental model)
- Symptom formation (repetition compulsion)
- Therapy (transference) relationship is examined
- Focus on patient’s emotions including dreams / fantasies
- Symptom resolution (working through), insight, improved well-being
Goal of psychodynamic therapies are ____, ,____, ____, and ____
Goal of psychodynamic therapies are making the unconscious conscious, symptom remission, personal insight, and improved well-being
Describe psychodynamic therapy treatment techniques
Psychodynamic therapy treatment techniques
- Therapeutic relationship: analysis of trandference
- Non-directive therapist
- Not time-limited ideally
- Emotional world of patient
- Past and present
- Explore defenses and resistance
Name primitive defense mechanisms
Primitive defense mechanisms
- Denial
- Regression
- Acting out
- Dissociation
- Compartmentalization
- Projection
- Reaction formation
- Identification with aggressor
- Somatization
- Splitting
- Idealization
____ is a primitive defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept as if the painful thought or action does not exist
Denial is a primitive defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept as if the painful thought or action does not exist
____ is a primitive defense mechanism involving reversion to an earlier safer environment
Regression is a primitive defense mechanism involving reversion to an earlier safer environment
____ is a primitive defense mechanism consisting of using extreme behavior to express otherwise unacceptable feelings
Acting out is a primitive defense mechanism consisting of using extreme behavior to express otherwise unacceptable feelings
____ is a primitive defense mechanism occurring when a person who loses track of self in terms of reality instead develops an alternative representation of self
Dissocation is a primitive defense mechanism occurring when a person who loses track of self in terms of reality instead develops an alternative representation of self
____ is a primitive mechanism described as a lesser form of dissociation in which part of the self is separated from the other parts without conflict
Compartmentalization is a primitive mechanism described as a lesser form of dissociation in which part of the self is separated from the other parts without conflict
____ is a primitive defense mechanism involving attribution of one’s own feelings onto someone else because the feeling is too difficult to contain
Projection is a primitive defense mechanism involving attribution of one’s own feelings onto someone else because the feeling is too difficult to contain
____ is a primitive defense mechanism that involves converting unwanted or dangerous thoughts into their opposites
Reaction formation is a primitive defense mechanism that involves converting unwanted or dangerous thoughts into their opposites
____ is a primitive defense mechanism consisting of unconsciously modeling one’s behavior after someone who is more powerful
Identification with aggressor is a primitive defense mechanism consisting of unconsciously modeling one’s behavior after someone who is more powerful
____ is a primitive defense mechanism that involves turning an unacceptable feeling into a physical symptom
Somatization is a primitive defense mechanism that involves turning an unacceptable feeling into a physical symptom
____ is a primitive defense mechanism believing one person or situation is all good or all bad and holding the opposite view about someone/something else
Splitting is a primitive defense mechanism believing one person or situation is all good or all bad and holding the opposite view about someone/something else
(black and white thinking)
____ is a primitive defense mechanism that involves denying negative aspects of a situation because holding complex (both good and bad) feelings is threatening
Idealization is a primitive defense mechanism that involves denying negative aspects of a situation because holding complex (both good and bad) feelings is threatening
Name somewhat mature defense mechanisms
Somewhat mature defense mechanisms
- Repression
- Displacement
- Intellectualization
- Rationalization
- Undoing
____ is a defense mechanism that involves unconscious blocking of unacceptable thoughts
Repression is a defense mechanism that involves unconscious blocking of unacceptable thoughts
____ is a defense mechanism that involves redirection of upsetting feelings about one person or situation onto another safer person or situation
Displacement is a defense mechanism that involves redirection of upsetting feelings about one person or situation onto another safer person or situation
____ is a defense mechanism involving an overemphasis on intellectual understanding rather than acknowledging emotional reactions
Intellectualization is a defense mechanism involving an overemphasis on intellectual understanding rather than acknowledging emotional reactions
____ is a defense mechanism that invovles providing a different explanation for an event because the actual reason is threatening
Rationalization is a defense mechanism that invovles providing a different explanation for an event because the actual reason is threatening
_____ is a defense mechanism that involves an attempt to take back / undo behavior that is unacceptable
Undoing is a defense mechanism that involves an attempt to take back / undo behavior that is unacceptable
Name mature (adaptive) defense mechanisms
Mature (adaptive) defense mechanisms
- Suppression
- Sublimation
- Humor
- Altruism
____ is a mature defense mechanism consisting of consciously putting aside unpleasant feelings
Suppression is a mature defense mechanism consisting of consciously putting aside unpleasant feelings
____ is a mature defense mechanism that involves channeling unacceptable impulses, thoughts, and emotions into acceptable ones
Sublimation is a mature defense mechanism that involves channeling unacceptable impulses, thoughts, and emotions into acceptable ones
____ is a mature defense mechanism involving expression of otherwise feelings or ideas into acceptable ones
Humor is a mature defense mechanism involving expression of otherwise feelings or ideas into acceptable ones
____ is a mature defense mechanism that involves unselfishly helping others in order to avoid negative personal feelings
Altruism is a mature defense mechanism that involves unselfishly helping others in order to avoid negative personal feelings
Describe CBT theory
CBT theory
- Classical conditioning (association), operant conditioning (reinforcement), social learning theory (modeling)
- Cognition (thinking)
- Here-and-now
- Dysfunctional thinking leading to dysfunctional behaviors and emotions
Describe CBT goals
CBT goals
- Symptom reduction
- Short term
- Measurable symptom reduction: identify thoughts / triggers / cues, extinguish maladaptive behaviors, generate adaptive behaviors
Describe CBT techniques
CBT techniques
- Active educational therapist
- Structured sessions
- Here-and-now
- Homework and record-keeping
- Teach cognitive and behavioral interventions
Name cognitive distortions
Cognitive distortions
- All-or-nothing thinking
- Overgeneralization
- Mental filters
- Labeling
- Should statements
- Fortune telling
- Catastrophizing / minimizing
- Personalizing
- Emotional reasoning
- Comparison game
____ is a cognitive distortion involving seeing things as black / white or in absolutes
All-or-none thinking is a cognitive distortion involving seeing things as black / white or in absolutes
____ is a cognitive distortion drawing conclusions from one experience to encompass all experiences
Overgeneralization is a cognitive distortion drawing conclusions from one experience to encompass all experiences
____ is a cognitive distortion that involves picking a single event and dwelling on it, often with inaccurate perceptions
Mental filters is a cognitive distortion that involves picking a single event and dwelling on it, often with inaccurate perceptions
____ is a cognitive distortion that involves putting a label on yourself as if it is a fact, decreasing self-worth
Labeling is a cognitive distortion that involves putting a label on yourself as if it is a fact, decreasing self-worth
____ is a cognitive distortion consisting of focusing on how things “should” be, creating anxiety due to judgmental expectations
Should statements is a cognitive distortion consisting of focusing on how things “should” be, creating anxiety due to judgmental expectations
____ is a cognitive distortion that involves thinking that you can predict the future
Fortune telling is a cognitive distortion that involves thinking that you can predict the future
____ is a cognitive distortion that involves blowing things out of proportion or denying there is an issue when there is
Catastrophizing / minimizing is a cognitive distortion that involves blowing things out of proportion or denying there is an issue when there is
____ is a cognitive distortion that involves thinking things about you when they are just observations or interpretations
Personalizing is a cognitive distortion that involves thinking things about you when they are just observations or interpretations
____ is a cognitive distortion that involves jumping to conclusions using emotions to guide interpretations
Emotional reasoning is a cognitive distortion that involves jumping to conclusions using emotions to guide interpretations
____ is a cognitive distortion that involves comparing your circumstances to others and feeling a need to “keep up” with others
Comparison game is a cognitive distortion that involves comparing your circumstances to others and feeling a need to “keep up” with others
Describe CBT cognitive methods
CBT cognitive methods
- Socratic questioning / guided discovery
- Examining evidence
- Examining advantages and disadvantages
- Identifying cognitive errors
- Thought change records
- Generating rational alternatives
- Imagery
Describe CBT behavioral methods
CBT behavioral methods
- Relaxation and breathing training
- Progressive tasks and rehearsal
- Stress management
- Social skills training and role play
- Systematic desensitization
- Exposure and response prevention (free solo)
Dialectical behavioral therapy is ____ + ____
Dialectical behavioral therapy is CBT + mindfulness
- Mindfulness
- Distress tolerance
- Emotional regulation
- Interpersonal effectiveness
____ is a psychotherapy useful for severe personality disorders
Dialectical behavioral therapy is a psychotherapy useful for severe personality disorders
_____ is a psychotherapy used for role transitions, grief, interpersonal disputes, and developmental deficits
Interpersonal psychotherapy is a psychotherapy used for role transitions, grief, interpersonal disputes, and developmental deficits
____ consists of here-and-now, manualized, time limited interventions focused on skill development and behavior change
Interpersonal psychotherapy consists of here-and-now, manualized, time limited interventions focused on skill development and behavior change
____ is a psychotherapy involving a here-and-now approach focused on coping, self-esteem, and resilience
Supportive / crisis therapy is a psychotherapy involving a here-and-now approach focused on coping, self-esteem, and resilience
