Therapy and Treatment 1

What are the different types of psychological treatments?

Psychoanalysis, behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, group therapy

Biomedical treatments for psychological disorders

medication, and brain stimulation

Brain stimulation

Doesn’t have the side effects of medication. It’s mostly used for depression

Empirical Evidence

information acquired by observation or experimentation that is used to confirm or disprove a hypothesis or theory

“The Extraction of the Stone of Madness”

Based on intuition, beliefs, authority

Methods in modern psychology

medication, psychotherapy, brain stimulation, changes in thinking

Empirical evidence for evaluation treatments

Original studies, replicate original studies, review

Randomized Clinical Trial

A type of scientific experiment that aims to reduce bias when testing the effectiveness of new treatments, by randomly assigning participants to either the treatment group or the control group

Empirical evidence for evaluation treatments

Original studies (Experiments) → replications → review (systematic reviews / meta-analysis)

Replication

The process of repeating a research study or experiment under the same or similar conditions to verify the results and ensure reliability

Systematic Review

A methodical and comprehensive synthesis of all available evidence on a specific research question, often using rigorous criteria to search, appraise, and summarize the findings of multiple studies

Meta analysis

a statistical technique that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to quantify the overall effect size and derive a more precise estimate of the effect.

Effect size

a measure of the strength or magnitude of the effects of treatment

Main symptoms of ADHD

Inattention

Hyperactivity

Impulsivity

Forgetfulness

Making careless mistakes

Treatments for ADHD

Stimulants

Methylphenidata (Ritalin)

Amphetamines (Adderall)

Can cause anxiety and addiction

New Treatments

Atomoxetine

Bupropion

Systematic reviews in health care database

Cochrane