W21 Psychopathology, Psychopathy, and Therapeutic Orientations LECTURE

Dr. Martin's Lecture Winter 2025 QueensU Psych 100

Psychopathology

The study of mental disorders and maladaptive behaviors.

Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach focusing on unconscious processes and childhood experiences.

Free Association

A psychodynamic technique where patients speak freely to uncover thoughts and feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A type of therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns to improve emotional regulation.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique involving gradual exposure to a feared stimulus to reduce anxiety.

Interoceptive Exposure

A technique in therapy that aims to expose individuals to bodily sensations associated with panic.

Person-Centered Therapy

A non-directive therapy focusing on the individual's ability to self-actualize.

Unconditional Positive Regard

Accepting and respecting others as they are without judgment.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

A cognitive-behavioral approach designed to treat borderline personality disorder, focusing on acceptance and change.

Negative Automatic Thoughts

Thoughts that arise spontaneously and often contribute to feelings of distress.

Transference

The redirection of feelings and desires from one person to another, often occurring in therapy.

Operant Conditioning

A type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences.

Personalization

A cognitive distortion where individuals blame themselves for external events.

Radical Acceptance

A DBT concept that encourages embracing life as it is, rather than as one wishes it to be.