Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Psychology > Therapy > Flashcards

Therapy Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Psychology 101 flashcards GRE® Psychology flashcards AP® Psychology flashcards
1
Q

Psychoanalysis

A

Released previously repressed feelings; bring repressed feelings into conscious awareness; free association, dream analysis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Transference

A

Emotional conflicts of earlier years are transferred onto the therapist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Resistance

A

Blocking from consciousness any anxiety-arousing material

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Humanistic Therapy

A

Active listening within a genuine, accepting, empathetic environment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Active Listening

A

Listening in which the listener echoes, restates, and clarifies

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Behavioral Therapy

A

Applies learning principles to the elimination of unwanted behaviors

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Counterconditioning

A

Conditions new responses to stimuli that trigger unwanted behaviors

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Operant Conditioning

A

Desired behaviors are rewarded (reinforcement) and undesired behaviors are punished

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Exposure Therapy

A

Expose patients to things they fear and avoid; anxiety lessens

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Systematic Desensitization

A

Associates a pleasant, relaxed state with gradually increasing anxiety-triggering stimuli

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Aversive Conditioning

A

Associates an unpleasant state with an unwanted behavior; Ex. Nausea –> Alcohol

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Token Economy

A

Exchanges a token earned for desired behavior for various privileges or treats

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Cognitive Therapy

A

Give the client a rational or logical view of reality

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Cognitive-Behavior Therapy

A

Alter the way people act (behavior therapy) and alter the way they think (cognitive therapy)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

A

Attempts to unlock traumatic memories by waving a finger in front of the eyes of the client

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Light Exposure Therapy

A

SAD; daily dose of intense light and it will relieve symptoms

17
Q

Psychiatrists

A

Specialize in the treatment of psychological disorders; can prescribe medications

18
Q

Psychopharmacology

A

Study of the effects of drugs on mind and behavior

19
Q

Antipsychotic Drugs

A

Similar enough to molecules of the neurotransmitter dopamine; Ex. Thorazine, clozapine

20
Q

Antidepressant Drugs

A

Increasing neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin; elevate arousal and mood

21
Q

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A

Severely depressed patients; electric current is sent through the brain of an anesthetized patient

22
Q

Lobotomy

A

Removes or destroys brain tissue in an effort to change behavior

23
Q

Eclectic Approach

A

Various forms of healing techniques

Psychology (12 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions