Psyc1010 - Treatment of psychological disorders

What is the difference between a Phycologist and a Psychiatrist?

A psychologist studies human behavior and mental processes, while a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication and treats mental disorders.

What is Psychoanalysis?

The technique first used by Freud, to release hidden un conscious thoughts and feelings.

Is Psychodynamic therapy generally longer or shorter today compared to the past?

Shorter.

What do Behavioral approaches of therapy do?

They apply learning principals to change behavior.

What is Aversive conditioning?

A behavioral therapy technique that uses an unpleasant stimulus to stop a behavior by associating the two.

What is systematic desensitization?

A behavioral therapy technique that utilizes gradual exposure to a disliked stimulus paired with relaxation.

What is the “Flooding” technique?

The technique where exposure to disliked stimulus is rapid and immediate.

What is a “token system” technique?

A technique where a person is rewarded for positive behavior with tokens.

What is a “contingency contracting” technique?

A technique where a written agreement outlines goals and consequences.

What is the “observational learning” technique?

A technique where behavior is modelled to allow individuals to learn through observation and imitation.

What is Dialectical behavioral therapy?

A therapy that focuses on getting people to accept who they are even if it does not match their ideal.

What is Cognitive therapy

A therapeutic approach that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns to improve emotional regulation and behavior.

What is Rational-emotive therapy?

A form of cognitive therapy that helps individuals identify and challenge irrational beliefs, promoting healthier thinking patterns and emotional responses.

What is the A-B-C model of rational-emotive behavior therapy?

Negative Activating conditions (A) lead to the activation of an irrational belief system (B), which leads to emotional consequences (C).

What is Cognative behavioral therapy?

A therapy that works to change cognitive distortions and self defeating behaviors.

What is interoceptive exposure therapy?

A therapy used to treat panic disorders involving inducing symptoms of a panic attack to prove they are harmless.

What is Humanistic therapy?

A therapy where people have control of their behavior and can make choices about their lives.

What is person-centered therapy?

A therapy that aims to enable people to reach their potential for self-actualization, done in an accepting and unconditionally positive regard.

What is Interpersonal therapy?

Short term therapy that focuses on context of social relationships and improving them.

What is group therapy?

Therapy where people meet in groups with a therapist.

Is psychotherapy effective for everyone?

No.

What do antipsychotic drugs do?

Drugs that reduce psychotic symptoms by blocking dopamine receptors or increase dopamine levels. ex clozapine.

What do antianxiety drugs do?

Benzodiazepines; Reduce excitability and increase feelings of well being. ex Xanax, Valium

What do antidepressant drugs do?

Improve feelings of well-being, also can be used for anxiety disorders.

What types of antidepressant drugs are there?

Tricyclic drugs, MAO inhibitors, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How do Tricyclic drugs work?

Increase norepinephrine.

How do MAO inhibitors work?

Prevent monoamine oxidase from breaking down neurotransmitters.

How do Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors work?

Target serotonin and allows it to linger at synapse.

What type of antidepressant is Fluoxetine (Prozac)?

A Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor.

What is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

A therapy where 70 to 150 volts are administrated to the brain.

What is Transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy?

A therapy where precise magnetic pulses are administered to the brain.

What is Psychosurgery?

A therapy where the brain is physically altered with sugery.

What is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy?

A therapy that involves patients thinking of a traumatic image ad then tracking an object waved in front of the eye(s).