Clinical Psychology Lecture Review

This set of flashcards focuses on key concepts and terminology from the clinical psychology lecture to aid in exam preparation.

Interpersonal Model of Clinical Psychology

A model that posits personality and psychopathology are shaped by relationships and social interactions.

Harry Stack Sullivan

Often considered the father of the interpersonal perspective in clinical psychology.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

A type of therapy developed for depression that focuses on interpersonal issues.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, crucial for therapeutic change.

Symptoms of Anxiety

A feeling of worry or nervousness about uncertain outcomes, common in disorders like GAD and PTSD.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities.

Projective Techniques

Assessment methods using ambiguous stimuli that allow individuals to project their unconscious thoughts.

Rorschach Inkblot Test

A projective test developed by Hermann Rorschach, famous for its use in personality assessment.

Mental Status Examination (MSE)

A structured assessment of a patient's behavioral and cognitive functioning.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

A structured psychotherapy focused on changing negative thought patterns to improve mood and behavior.

Interpersonal Circumplex

A circular model organizing interpersonal behaviors around the two primary axes of Agency (Dominance vs. Submission) and Communion (Friendliness vs. Hostility).

Complementarity

The interpersonal principle suggesting that a person's behavior tends to evoke a predictable response from others, such as dominance inviting submission.

Therapeutic Alliance

The collaborative and affective bond between the therapist and the client, which is a major factor in the success of interpersonal and psychological interventions.

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

A projective technique where individuals create narratives for ambiguous social scenes, revealing underlying motives and interpersonal styles.

Role Transitions

One of the 4 focal problem areas in IPT, referring to distress caused by significant life changes such as retirement, divorce, or starting a new career.

Interpersonal Disputes

A focus area in IPT involving non-reciprocal expectations or overt conflict with a significant other, friend, or coworker.

Interpersonal Deficits

The IPT focus area that addresses social isolation or a lack of meaningful relationships, often involving a history of inadequate interpersonal skills.

Grief/Bereavement in IPT

A specific therapeutic focus dealing with the complicates or delayed mourning process following the death of a significant person.

Participant Observation

A concept introduced by Harry Stack Sullivan suggesting the therapist is not a detached observer but an active participant in the interpersonal field.

Social Rhythm Therapy

An offshoot of IPT (IPSRT) that emphasizes the stabilization of daily routines and social relationships to manage mood disorders.