therapy Flashcards
what is psychoanalytic therapy?
a form of in-depth talk therapy that aims to bring unconscious or deeply buried thoughts and feelings to the conscious mind so that repressed experiences and emotions, often from childhood, can be brought to the surface and examined (freudian)
what is dream interpretation?
the content of dreams is interpreted to reveal underlying motivations or symbolic meanings and representations
what is free association?
the client says what comes to their mind without filtering their thoughts.
what is humanistic therapy? what are important qualities of Rogers’s person-centered therapy?
emphasizes the realization of human potential. it aims to help you develop a strong and healthy sense of self, explore your feelings, find meaning, and focus on your strengths.
empathy, unconditional positive regard, reflection
what is behavioral therapy?
focus on directly observable behavior, current determinants of behavior, learning experiences that promote change. literally just looking to identify and help change potentially self-destructive or unhealthy behaviors.
what are classical conditioning and operant conditioning methods?
classical conditioning: exposure therapy, flooding, systematic desensitization (uses counter conditioning)
operant conditioning: use reinforcements and punishment. token economy.
what is exposure therapy?
confronts clients with what they fear. (ex: having to hold a snake when you’re scared of it)
what is flooding?
client confronts the feared stimulus all at once. maximum level of intensity and there is no attempt to lessen patient’s anxiety/fear. (ex: if you live with claustrophobia, a flooding session might involve sitting in an extremely small, crowded room for several hours)
what is systematic desensitization?
client taught to relax as they are gradually exposed to what they fear. involves controlled, incremental exposure to phobic stimuli while simultaneously practicing relaxation techniques that are incompatible with anxiety. (ex: you’re afraid of birds. your therapist might ask you to talk about birds in detail. as you feel more at ease with the topic, they may ask you to look at photos of birds while you focus on breathing deeply or practicing another relaxation technique.)
what is a token economy?
desirable behaviors are rewarded with tokens that patients can exchange for rewards
what is cognitive therapy?
focuses on thought processes that are the basis of psychological symptoms. therapist questions client’s distorted assumptions and beliefs. understanding the automatic, irrational thoughts that could contribute to behavior.
what is cognitive-behavioral therapy?
combination of cognitive and behavior therapies. identifies automatic irrational thoughts and focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors
is psychotherapy effective?
all forms are more effective than no therapy. efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy better established than other forms
what drugs are used to treat schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder?
schizo- antipsychotic medication (dopamine antagonists) - effective for delusions, hallucinations.. side effects
anxiety- anti-anxiety meds (GABA agonists) - useful for short-term- calm jittery feelings, relax muscles.. anti-anxiety meds
depression- anti-depression meds
most common- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
bipolar- mood stabilizers (ex: lithium) - atypical antipsychotics- often used to treat mania
what is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
brief burst of electric current to induce in brain. more effective than antidepressant drugs but can cause memory loss.
