Biological Buffet (Meds)
These are one of the most famous type of antidepressant; they work by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain.
What is SSRI's? (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)
This is the process where a patient says whatever comes to mind without censoring themselves.
What is free association?
This technique involves exposing a patient to their fear all at once, rather than in steps.
What is Flooding?
Developed by Carl Rogers, this therapy emphasizes that the client (not the patient) should lead the discussion
What is Client-Centered Therapy?
If a therapist uses a combination of several different perspectives—like prescribing meds while also doing talk therapy—they are using this "toolbox" approach.
What is the Eclectic Approach?
This metal is frequently prescribed as a mood stabilizer for those suffering from Bipolar Disorder.
What is lithium?
If a patient begins to treat their therapist like a parental figure, they are experiencing what phenomenon?
What is transference?
In this step-by-step process, a patient creates a "fear hierarchy" and uses relaxation techniques to conquer a phobia.
What is Systematic Desensitization?
This is the term for the "judgment-free" atmosphere a humanistic therapist must provide.
What is Unconditional Positive Regard?
This is the common phenomenon where a patient’s symptoms improve simply because they believe a treatment will work, even if the pill is just sugar.
What is the Placebo Effect?
This type of "shock" treatment is still used today as a last resort for severe, treatment-resistant depression.
What is ECT? (Electroconvulsive Therapy)
Freud believed this was the "royal road to the unconscious."
What is Dream Analysis?
An alcoholic taking a drug that makes them vomit if they drink is using this type of counterconditioning
What is Aversive Conditioning?
Aaron Beck developed this therapy to help patients identify and change "catastrophizing" thoughts.
What is Cognitive Therapy?
He is the only psychologist to have developed a major therapy (REBT) while also being credited with helping spark the "Cognitive Revolution" by insisting that it isn't events that upset us, but our beliefs about those events.
Who is Albert Ellis?
Traditional antipsychotics can cause this side effect, characterized by involuntary muscle movements, especially in the face.
What is Tardive Dyskinesia?
A patient who "forgets" an appointment or changes the subject is likely showing this, an unconscious attempt to block anxiety-laden material.
What is resistance?
Frequently used in institutional settings, this system rewards desired behaviors with plastic discs that can be swapped for prizes.
What is a Token Economy?
Albert Ellis created this confrontational therapy (REBT), which stands for this.
What is REBT? (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy)
This type of therapy doesn't focus on the individual, but rather looks at the "system" of a household and how one person's behavior affects the others.
What is Family Therapy?
These "first-gen" antidepressants work by preventing the breakdown of norepinephrine and serotonin, but require strict dietary restrictions.
What is MAOIs? (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors)
Unlike traditional psychoanalysis, this modern "shorter" version focuses more on current relationships and immediate symptoms.
What is Interpersonal Psychotherapy?
This is the specific term for the "unlearning" of a conditioned response when the CS is no longer paired with the US.
What is Extinction?
Humanists believe this is the ultimate goal of therapy: realizing one's full potential.
What is Self-Actualization?
Research shows that the most important factor in a successful outcome is the bond of trust between the patient and therapist, known by this two-word term.
What is Therapeutic Alliance?