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Cognitive restructuring

A process by which a person learns to notice and change unrealistic or unhelpful patterns of thought.

Fear hierarchies

The practice of listing and ranking activities that cause anxiety, confronting them one by one from least scary to most scary.

Cognitive triad

Negative thoughts about oneself, the future, and the world.

Applied behavior analysis

An approach that focuses on using conditioning to address disorders.

Exposure therapy

Treatment for anxiety through exposure to stimuli that are normally avoided, either in imagination or actuality.

Systematic desensitization

A method of conditioning a patient to replace anxious feelings with relaxed feelings using a step-by-step approach.

Aversion therapy

A technique where an unpleasant state is associated with an unwanted behavior (e.g., using shock for bedwetting).

Token economy

A system that rewards desired behavior through operant conditioning, such as rewarding a child with ADHD for class participation.

Biofeedback

A method of teaching a person to regulate their bodily systems by using conditioning.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

A therapeutic approach that combines cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy to address thoughts and behaviors.

Dialectical behavior therapy

A therapy that employs group and individual sessions to teach emotion regulation skills through mindfulness and self-reflection.

Rational emotive behavioral therapy

A therapy that challenges dysfunctional thinking and helps clients replace unhealthy thoughts with positive ones.

Unconditional positive regard

The practice of respecting, loving, or accepting a person regardless of their circumstances.

Active listening

A communication technique where the listener reflects the main points and emotions back to the speaker to show they are paying attention.

Group therapy

Regular meetings of individuals with similar issues to gain insights into their feelings and behaviors.

Hypnosis

A state of consciousness that allows for increased relaxation, focus, and openness to suggestion, often utilized in treating pain and anxiety.

Antidepressant drugs

Medications, such as SSRIs like Prozac and Zoloft, that aim to increase serotonin or norepinephrine.

Antianxiety drugs

Medications that increase GABA and depress the central nervous system, such as Xanax and Valium.

Lithium

A medication that interferes with and reduces action potentials, commonly used to treat bipolar disorder.

Antipsychotic drugs

Medications that block receptor sites for dopamine, such as Thorazine and Haldol.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

increase the amount of serotonin