exam #4 chapter15

Aversion therapies

Pairing an unwanted behavior with something unpleasant to reduce it.

Client-centered therapy

Humanistic therapy focused on empathy, acceptance, and letting the client guide the session

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

Therapy that changes negative thoughts and teaches healthier behaviors

Cultural competence

A therapist's ability to understand and work respectfully with diverse clients

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Electrical stimulation to treat severe depression when other treatments fail.

Evidence-based treatment (EBT)

Therapies proven effective through scientific research.

Flooding

fast exposure to the feared object

Systematic desensitization

slow, step-by-step exposure while staying relaxed.

Free association

Saying whatever comes to mind; used in psychoanalysis to uncover unconscious thoughts.

Gestalt therapy

Focuses on present-moment awareness and taking responsibility for thoughts/feeling

Group therapy

Therapy with multiple clients together to share experiences and support

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Common antidepressants that increase serotonin levels in the brain

Token economy

Using tokens as rewards to reinforce good behaviors (often in hospitals or schools)

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

Using magnetic pulses to stimulate brain areas for depression treatment.

Unconditional positive regard

Complete acceptance of the client without judgment