Biomedical Therapies
What are some things Antipsychotic Drugs treat?
Treat symptoms of psychosis; delusions, hallucinations, social withdrawal, and agitation. Reduces the activity of dopamine (Any of these will be correct).
What is Aversion Therapy and give an example?
Presenting individuals with an attractive stimulus paired with an unpleasant one in order to condition revulsion; shocks or nausea paired with substances to reduce addiction
NS- Nail biting
US- Hand sanitizer
UR- Bad/gross (unpleasant)
CS- Nail biting
CR- (unpleasant)
Explain manifest content and latent content?
The manifest content is the set of elements of the dream as they are recalled upon awakening by the dreamer. The latent content of dreams refers to the underlying or hidden meaning behind the dream.
In what ways can sadness and depression be a positive thing for humans?
Feelings of sadness and depression warn us to stop and take appropriate measures.
What are some symptoms of Generalized anxiety disorder?
Shakey, jittery, agitated, sleep-deprivation
What are the side effects of taking antipsychotics?
They do little for the social distance, jumbled thoughts and poor attention spans. Physical changes in the brain have been noted, such as tardive disease.
What is a Token Economy?
Operant technique applied to groups; distribution of reinforcement on desired behaviors
Define Analysis of Transference.
Analyzing a patient's relationship with their therapist, assuming their relationship mirrors unresolved conflicts in the patient's past (somehow shows a reflection of the conflicts in your life aka relationships).
What is Mania?
A mood disorder marked by a hyperactive, wildly optimistic state
What is Agoraphobia?
Fear or avoidance of crowded places ex. leaving the house.
How do chlorpromazine (Thorazine) and haloperidol work?
Block receptors in the synapse between nerve cells
Give an example of when a person could use rational-emotive behavior therapy, and how they might use it.
When you expect everything to go your way all the time, your therapist might teach you to recognize your assumptions, question how rational they are and replace faulty ideas with more valid ones.
What is Freudian Psychoanalysis and its major characteristics?
Freudian psychoanalysis is when the unconscious mind is probed to try and bring forbidden impulses and memories into light.
How does learned helplessness influence mood disorders?
Self-defeating beliefs arise from learned helplessness which increases chances of mood disorders.
How does emotional distress and the frequency of the experience influence ptsd?
The greater the one's emotional distress was during the experience, the higher chance of developing PTSD
What is the risk of taking Lithium Carbonate?
In high concentrations, it is toxic.
What have brain scans shown about the power of cognitive-behavioral therapy?
Showed that the part of the brain that's responsible for the nagging fear or urge became less active over time.
What is Reflection of Feeling?
Carl Rogers' technique; paraphrasing the clients' words, attempting to capture the emotional tone expressed.
What is Persistent depressive disorder (or dysthymia)?
Those diagnosed with it experience a mildly depressed mood more often than not for at least two years, as well as displaying at least two of the following symptoms;
• Problems regulating appetite or sleep
• Low energy or self-esteem
• Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
• Feeling of hopelessness
What is Posttraumatic growth?
Positive psychological changes as a result of struggling with extremely challenging circumstance and life crisis.
Define transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Directing high-powered magnetic stimulation to specific parts of the brain, may be useful for treating depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
What is Participant modeling?
Social learning technique in which a therapist demonstrates and encourages a client to imitate the desired behavior.
What is the general belief of humanistic psychologists about people’s motivations and behavior?
Humanistic therapists believe that people are generally motivated by healthy needs for growth and psychological well being.
What disorder is given now to some with emotional volatility?
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
How has natural selection impacted anxiety?
We are biologically prepared to fear threats by our ancestors, due these certain threats having the potential to interfere with our survival.