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U8: Clinical (12-16%) Flashcards

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define MEDICAL MODEL

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idea that diseases (like psychological disorders) have physical causes and most cases can be cured through tx

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define PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDER

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syndrome marked by clinically significant disturbances in individual’s cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior

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what are the criteria for a psychological disorder

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  • clinically significant
  • distress & dysfunction
  • disrupt ability to live daily life
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define MUNCHAUSEN’S SYNDROME

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faking illness/injury to obtain award/attention

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what does DSM-V stand for and what is its purpose

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Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition; the APA’s system for classifying psychological disorders

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list the criteria for insomnia

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  • unsatisfied w/amnt or quality of sleep
  • distress/diminished everyday functioning
  • at least 3 nights/week
  • at least 3 consecutive months
  • occurs even w/sufficient sleep opportunities
  • independent from sleep disorders, abuse of substance, or other conditions
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define RISK FACTORS

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increased likelihood of developing disorder

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list examples of risk factors

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  • academic failure
  • abuse/neglect/trauma
  • chronic pain
  • family disorganization
  • poor work habits
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define PROTECTIVE FACTORS

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decrease likelihood of disorder

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list examples of protective factors

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  • exercise
  • literacy
  • autonomy/economic independence
  • high self-esteem
  • problem solving skills
  • community support
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define SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER

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intense fear and avoidance of social situations

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define GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDERS

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continually tense, apprehensive, and constant state of ANS arousal

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define PANIC DISORDER

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unpredictable episodes of intense dread and terror followed by worry over next possible attacks

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define AGORAPHOBIA

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fear/avoidance of situations like crowds/open places/where one has loss of control or panic previously

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define PHOBIA

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persistent irrational fear and avoidance of specific object/activity/situation

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define OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER

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disorder with obsessions and compulsions causing distress/dysfunction

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aka obsessions

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intrusive thoughts

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define INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS

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unwanted repetitive thoughts causing anxiety

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define COMPULSIONS

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actions done to decrease intrusive thoughts

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define PTSD

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sx for at least 4 weeks after traumatic experience

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list sx for PTSD

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  • haunting memories
  • nightmares
  • hypervigilance
  • social withdrawl
  • jumpy anxiety
  • numbness
  • insomnia
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define MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

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> 2 weeks of at least 5 sx in the absence of drugs/other conditions; and at least 1 sx must be depressed mood/loss of interest

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define BIPOLAR DISORDER

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alternating between hopelessness and lethargy and mania

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define MANIA

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hyperactive and wildly optimistic state generally with poor judgment

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sx bipolar disorder

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  • delusion
  • elevated mood
  • irritability
  • emotional outbursts
  • sleep problems
  • worthlessness
  • mood swing
  • hypersexuality
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define RUMINATION

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compulsive fretting and overthinking problems and their causes

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list sx of MDD

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  • depressed mood most of time
  • dramatically reduced interest/pleasure in most activities most of time
  • significant changes regulating weight/sleep/appetite
  • physical agitation/lethargy
  • listless/less energy
  • feeling worthless/unwarranted guilt
  • problems thinking/concentrating/making decisions
  • thinking repetitively of death/suicide
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explain/describe the explanatory style

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  1. stressful experience
  2. negative explanatory style
  3. depressed mood
  4. cognitive & behavioral changes
  5. repeat
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define PSYCHOTIC DISORDER

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marked by irrational ideas, distorted perception, and loss of contact w/reality

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define SCHIZOPHRENIA

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disorder w/delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and inappropriate emotional expression

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define positive sx

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inappropriate behavior present

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define negative sx

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appropriate behavior absent

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define HALLUCINATION

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false sensory experiences

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define DELUSION

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false belief generally of persecution or grandeur

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define DISORGANIZED SPEECH

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thoughts illogical/not coherent

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define CATATONIA

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physical stupor remaining motionless, compulsive actions, or severe agitation

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describe CHRONIC SCHIZOPHRENIA

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slow developing in late adolescence-early adulthood; psychotic episodes increase and get longer

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describe ACUTE SCHIZOPHRENIA

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occurs at any age and is gen a response to severely traumatic event

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define DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS

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controversial and rare disorder where conscious separates from previous memories, thoughts, and feelings

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define DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER

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at least 2 distinct personalities associated w/severe trauma

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aka: DID

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multiple/split personality disorder

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define PERSONALITY DISORDER

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inflexible and enduring behavior pattern impairing social function

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define ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER

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lack of conscious for wrongdoing and can be aggressive/ruthless

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define SOMATOFORM DISORDER

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disorder taking form of bodily illness w/no real physical disorder

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define HYPOCHONDRIAC

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terrified of being sick and becomes preoccupied w/every bodily sensation

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define CONVERSION DISORDER

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specific sx in somatic nervous system functioning w/no physical cause

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define PSYCHOTHERAPY

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psychological techniques w/therapist

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define BIOMEDICAL THERAPY

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medications/procedures to tx psychological disorder

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define ECLECTIC APPROACH

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approach to psychotherapy using techniques from various forms of therapy

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what are the components of psychodynamic therapy

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resistance, interpretation, transference

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psychodynamic therapy is targeting

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individual’s response to unconscious forces

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define RESISTANCE

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blocking from consciousness of anxiety-laden material

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define INTERPRETATION

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therapist analysis of info and give feedback on meaning to give insight

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define TRANSFERENCE

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pt’s transfer to therapist of emotions that arise

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what are the 3 aspects of psychoanalysis theory

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psychodynamic therapy, insight therapy, client-centered therapy

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purpose of insight therapy

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increase awareness of underlying motives and defenses

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active listening composes of

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echo, restate, and clarify

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what are the 2 components of client-centered therapy

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active listening and unconditional positive regard

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define BEHAVIOR THERAPY

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learning principles to eliminate bad behavior

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list types of behavior therapy

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  • counter-conditioning
  • exposure therapy
  • systemic desensitization
  • VR exposure therapy
  • aversive conditioning
  • token economy
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define COUNTER-CONDITIONING

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pair behavior with different stimulus

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define EXPOSURE THERAPY

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expose to fear rather abruptly

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define SYSTEMIC DESENSITIZATION

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associate pleasant relaxed state w/gradually increasing anxiety triggering stimuli

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define VIRTUAL REALITY EXPOSURE THERAPY

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VR simulation induces triggers

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define AVERSIVE CONDITIONING

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associate unpleasant state w/unwanted behavior

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define TOKEN ECONOMY

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token for desired behaviors able to be traded in

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define COGNITIVE THERAPY

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teach new and more adaptive ways of thinking based on assumption that thoughts intervene between events and emotional reactions

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define RATIONAL EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY

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vigorously challenges ppl’s illogical self-defeating attitudes and assumptions to change negative thinking to positive thinking to change emotional response to own thoughts about event

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define COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

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how you act and how you think

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define GROUP THERAPY

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provides benefits from group interactions

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define FAMILY THERAPY

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tx ppl in context of family with the idea that behavior is influenced by/directed at other family

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difference between group therapy and self-help groups

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group therapy is led by therapist and self-help groups are not

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define SOLUTIONS FOCUSED THERAPY

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problem can be resolved through goal setting and changing attitudes

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define PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

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study of effects of drugs on mind

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antipsychotics tx

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schizophrenia

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antianxiety controls

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agitation

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antidepressants tx

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depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD

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antipsychotics work by

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blocking dopamine receptors

79
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give examples of antipsychotics

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Abilify, Zeldox, Risperdal, Seroquel, Haloperidol

80
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how do antianxieties work

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benzodiazepines enhance GABA producing calming effect

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list examples of antianxiety meds

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Rivotril, Xanax, Ativan, Lectopam

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how do antidepressants work

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increase serotonin and norepinephrine

83
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give examples of antidepressants

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Prozac, luvox, celexa, Zoloft

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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also

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second generation antidepressant

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define ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY

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biomedical therapy for severe depression causing mild controlled seizure in anesthetized pt

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define REPETITIVE TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION

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pulses of magnetic of energy to stimulate suppressed brain activity

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define PSYCHOSURGERY

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remove/destroy brain tissue

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define EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR)

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pt watches back and forth light while talking on experience generally used for PTSD but is controversial and skeptical

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define META ANALYSIS

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procedure for statistically combining results of many different research studies

90
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what is the best way to analyze effectiveness of different types of therapies

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meta-analysis

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define EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

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clinical decision process looking at best available current research, clinical and trained expertise, pt’s characteristics, personality, and preferences to make therapeutic stolutions

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cognitive therapies are best used for

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anxiety, PTSD, MDD, insomnia

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behavior therapies are best used for

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bed wetting, phobia, compulsion, marital problems

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psychodynamic therapies are best used for

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chronic MDD, anxiety

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non-directive counseling are best used for

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mild-moderate depression

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define THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE

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trust and mutual understanding between therapist and client to work together

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what is the greatest indicator of success in therapy

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therapeutic alliance

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define RESILIENCE

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ability to cope w/stress and recover from adversity and trauma

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