Disorders
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
low level of anxiety that is persistent (worriers)
What is a phobia?
a fear
psychopharmacology
the study of the effects of drugs on mind and behavior
electroconvulsive therapy EXAMPLES
neurosurgery, lobotomy
foot-in-the-door technique
asking for a small commitment and, after gaining compliance, asking for a bigger commitment
What is a panic disorder?
panic attack, fear of becoming afraid
Name one type of phobia that you know of
(answer)
Hypervigilance
a heightened search for threats
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) definition
is a procedure, done under general anesthesia, in which small electric currents are passed through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief seizure. ECT seems to cause changes in brain chemistry that can quickly reverse symptoms of certain mental health conditions
door-in-the-face technique
asking for a large commitment and being refused and then asking for a smaller commitment
Define acute stress disorder
the development of anxiety-related, dissociative, and other symptoms that occurs right after incident
Define agoraphobia
the fear of going out into public places
Depersonalization
feels like they're watching themselves on stage
insight therapies
look inward
Describe the elaboration likelihood model
argues we are persuaded via central and peripheral routes
Define post-traumatic stress disorder
the development of anxiety-related, dissociative, and other symptoms that develop years later
Define social phobia
a disorder that involves an irrational fear of being publicly humiliated or embarrassed
Cyclothymia
mood swings, alternates between mild depression and mild mania
Psychoanalytic Approach
dream interpretation and analysis
Define the ABC Model
affective (emotions)
behavioral (actions)
cognitive (thoughts)
Define obbsessive compulsive disorder
Bbsessions followed by compulsion
What is the most common type of phobia?
specific
Dysthymia
a form of depression that is mild to moderate, symptoms last at least 2 years
client-centered therapy
a humanistic therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, in which the therapist uses techniques such as active listening within a genuine, accepting, empathic environment to facilitate clients' growth. (Also called person-centered therapy.)
Describe the SMCR Model
source, message, channel, receiver