PS101- exam 2 (second)

Historical Treatments of Mental Illness

Historical Treatments of Mental Illness

Practices such as beating, bleeding, and trepanation were used based on the belief that unusual behaviors were caused by evil spirits.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach founded by Sigmund Freud that focuses on unconscious conflicts and repressed feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A type of therapy that combines cognitive and behavioral techniques to address mental health disorders.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

A psychological disorder characterized by excessive worry and tension, affecting about 5.7% of the population.

Medical Model of Psychological Disorders

Views psychological disorders as illnesses comparable to physical diseases, emphasizing diagnoses based on symptom collections.

Client-Centered Therapy

A humanistic therapeutic approach developed by Carl Rogers, focusing on the client's perspective, self-acceptance, and empathy.

Positive Reinforcement

Adding a desirable stimulus to increase a behavior, such as giving a treat to a dog for obeying a command.

Dissociative Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by disconnection from thoughts, memory, or identity, including Dissociative Identity Disorder.

Panic Disorder

A type of anxiety disorder featuring unpredictable panic attacks and an intense fear of future attacks, prevalent in about 4.7% of people.

Exposure Therapy

A behavioral therapy technique that gradually exposes individuals to their fears to reduce anxiety.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process where behaviors are modified through reinforcement or punishment.

Stigma in Mental Health

The negative perception and stereotypes associated with mental illness that can hinder individuals from seeking help.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to perceive, understand, manage, and utilize emotions effectively in oneself and others.

Trepanation

An early treatment method for mental illness involving drilling holes into the skull believed to release evil spirits.

Eclectic Approach in Therapy

Combines various therapeutic techniques tailored to meet individual client needs.

Schizophrenia

A serious mental disorder marked by delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking, affecting about 0.32% of the population.

The DSM-V

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, used for classifying and diagnosing mental illnesses in the U.S.

Behavioral Therapy

A therapeutic approach that utilizes conditioning principles to modify and eliminate unwanted behaviors.

Self-Help Groups

Support groups that focus on shared experiences rather than goal-oriented therapy, significant for fostering community.

Cognitive Therapy

A psychological treatment that aims to change negative thought patterns contributing to mental health issues.

Family Therapy

A therapeutic approach that involves working with entire families to improve communication and resolve conflicts.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process involving the association of a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response.

Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

A cognitive therapy technique that challenges irrational beliefs to improve emotional well-being.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Disorders that begin in childhood, such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, affecting behavior and cognition.