Psychoanalytic
in this technique, the patient says whatever comes to mind
What is free association?
focuses on observable symptoms rather than the reasons why the symptoms are occuring
What is behavioral?
in this shock therapy, electric current induces a mild seizure in an attempt to "reset" the brain to more normal functioning
What is electroconvulsive therapy?
talk therapy
What is psychotherapy?
ability to understand and share the feelings of another; a technique of client-centered therapy
What is empathy?
psychologist who is seen as the father of this perspective
Who is Freud?
goal is to change faulty thinking
category of drug that depresses the central nervous system & are used to reduce extreme fear or worry
What are anxiolytics(anti-anxiety meds)?
desirable behavior is reinforced with objects or points, which can be exchanged for a reward
This major area of treatment assumes that psychological disturbances have a biological cause?
What is biomedical?
reluctance of a patient to reveal painful feelings or to examine long-standing behavior patterns
What is resistance?
also called client centered therapy or non-directive therapy
What is humanistic?
category of drug that help flattens cycles of mania and depression in patients with bipolar disorder
What are mood stablizers?
gradually exposing a patient to a feared stimulus using a relaxation technique
What is systematic desensitization?
This type of conditioning focuses on reinforcements or punishments
What is operant conditioning? (or token economy)
projecting emotions associated with one person on to another; can be used as a technique in therapy
What is transference?
What is humanistic(client/person centered) therapy?
category of drug used to reduce delusions and hallucinations
in practice, therapists often use an __________ approach, as they use techniques from different approaches to best treat the client
What is eclectic?
this pairs a negative stimulus with an unwanted behavior to reduce symptoms; used with addictions
What is aversive conditioning?
in this technique, manifest and latent content give clues into what is troubling the person
What is dream analysis?
reframing cognitive distortions and ABC homework
What is cognitive?
less invasive that ECT, this newer brain stimulation technique uses magnets to help reset neural functioning
What is transcranial magnetic stimulation?
type of therapy that can be very effective because of the emotional support one receives from talking to people who have gone through a similar circumstance
category of drug that increases serotonin levels and includes SSRIS like fluxotene(prozac) and zoloft
What are antidepressants?