AP Psych Unit 5 | Transformative Therapeutic Strategies

Cognitive Therapies

focus on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and beliefs to improve emotional regulation and develop healthier behaviors

Maladaptive Thinking

negative and irrational thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress and dysfunctional behaviors

Cognitive Restructuring

identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and beliefs and replacing them with more positive and realistic ones to improve emotional wellbeing and behavior

Cognitive Triad

the negative thought patterns about oneself, the world, and the future that contribute to and sustain depression, which therapy aims to identify and change

Applied Behavior Analysis

therapy that uses principles of learning and conditioning to improve specific behaviors (such as social skills, communication, and academic performance) through systematic interventions and reinforcement strategies

Exposure Therapy

technique that involves gradually and repeatedly exposing individuals to feared objects or situations in a controlled environment to reduce anxiety and improve coping mechanisms

Systematic Desensitization

type of exposure therapy that involves gradually exposing individuals to anxiety-provoking stimuli while teaching them relaxation techniques to reduce fear and anxiety

Aversion Therapy

behavioral technique that pairs unwanted behaviors with unpleasant stimuli to reduce or eliminate those behaviors by creating a negative association

Token Economies

behavioral therapy systems where individuals earn tokens for displaying desired behaviors, which can be exchanged for rewards

• reinforces postive behavior change

Biofeedback

technique that uses electronic monitoring to provide individuals with information about physiological processes (such as heart rate or muscle tension) to help them learn to control these functions and improve health and performance

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT)

treatments that combine cognitive and behavioral techniques to address dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors, aiming to improve emotional regulation and develop healthier coping strategies

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on teaching skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help individuals manage intense emotions and improve relationships

Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs and thought patterns to reduce emotional distress and promote healthier behaviors

Hypnosis

therapeutic technique that has shown effectiveness in treating pain and anxiety

• retrieval of accurate memories or age regression not supported by research