ethical principals
Therapists operate with nonmaleficence. What does this mean?
ensures research participants and clients are protected from physical, mental, and emotional harm
What is is called when you are ranking fears from least to most intense
Fear hierarchies
Explain group therapy.
A form of therapy where professionals guide a small group of patients with shared issues
How do antidepressants work?
By balancing the brain’s neurotransmitters
If one is building trust and keeping commitments what are they displaying?
Fidelity
What are the aversion therapies?
Pairing of unwanted behaviors with unpleasant stimuli to stop such behaviors
If a therapist is nodding and paraphrasing your words what are they doing?
Being an active listener
What is Lithium used for as a treatment?
It is a primary mood-stabilizing medication for Bipolar Disorder
What must therapists be?
always respectful of people's rights and dignity
A therapeutic technique that uses electronic sensors to help individuals gain voluntary control over involuntary physiological functions
Biofeedback
When therapists support and accept their clients entirely, regardless of their actions or behaviors, what are they displaying?
Unconditional positive regard
What are benzodiazepines?
Antianxiety medications