History
How were psychological disorders treated centuries ago?
Thought to be possessed; lock them in dungeons; left in horrible conditions
Main goal of psychodynamic therapies
make the unconscious conscious
Give one reason why culture and diversity are crucial in psychology
understand and connect; provide accurate assessments, effective treatment; adresses bias and stereotypes; recognizes client's identity
Telepsychology
psychotherapy via technological devices
Most common form of biomedical therapies
drug therapies
When did people start to develop a sensitivity toward those with psychological disorders
late 1700s early 1800s
What are the different types of therapy
psychodynamic, person, behavior, and cognitive
Why is cultural self awareness important for psychotherapists
Helps therapist recognize that a client's culture can influence their experience
An example of telepychology
computers; smartphones; over the internet; zoom; email
Prescribes psychiatric drugs
psychiatrist; other medical doctors
What's the difference between psychotherapy and biomedical therapy
Psychotherapy-techniques used by mental health professionals; no medication
Biomedical Therapy-medications and medical procedures; directly changing the biology of the brain
Name one technique psychodynamic therapist use for individual clients
dream analysis; resistance; transference
What is informed consent
given by the client after the therapist explains the process of therapy to move forward with therapy sessions
Benefits of telepsychology
gives people who live far away access to help
5 primary types of psychological drugs
antipsychotic, antianxiety, antidepressant, mood-stabilizers, and stimulants
Name the Person: Argued that staff members should start writing down every patients history to keep track of treatments and medications along with a label for the patients illness
Philippe Pinel
Main goal of family therapy
improve how family systems function; which will improve problems within its individual members
A situation where a therapist has both a professional and non professional relationship with a client
multiple relationship
Virtual reality exposure therapy
form of exposure therapy that uses technology
What drug is used commonly to 2 treat different types of psychological disorders
antidepressants; used to treat both depression and anxiety
Name the Person: Realized some criminals were imprisoned because of their mental illness; responsible for 30 public institutions
Dorothea Dix
Does psychotherapy work
yes
What is confidentiality
maintaining the privacy of a clients information
Disadvantages to telepsychology
Less effective; limit patient privacy
Drugs that treat people with ADHD
Stimulant Drugs