Therapies

Question 1

Psycho dynamic Therapies

Answer 1

Talk therapies, venting, thoughts/feelings
Free Association: Patient says whatever comes to mind
Transference: Patients transfer emotions to the therapist
Interpretation: Analyzes thoughts and feelings/dream meanings

Question 2

Cognitive Therapies

Answer 2

Teaches people new way of thinking, based on the assumption that thoughts intervene between events and emotional reactions.
Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT): Confrontational therapy that vigorously challenges peoples illogical, self-defeating attitudes and assumptions

Question 3

Applied Behavior Analysis

Answer 3

Behaviors
Exposure Therapy
Systematic: Relaxed state and slowly increase anxiety triggering stimuli
Flooding: Exposing people to their fear intensely and rapidly
Aversive Conditioning: Associates an unpleasant State with unwanted behavior
Token Economy: Using reinforcements to change/keep behavior

Question 4

Humanistic Therapies

Answer 4

Client centered therapy, caring environment, non directive
Person-centered therapy: Active listening, empathetic/caring environment
Active Listening
Unconditional positive regard: Nonjudgmental attitude, helps develop self awareness and acceptance