clinical psychology

therapeutic alliance

bond of trust and mutual understanding between a therapist and client, who work together to overcome the client’s problem

person-centered therapy

focuses on finding a supportive environment where clients can achieve self-discovery and personal growth, emphasizing empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness

reconditioning

slow, gradual exposure to aversive stimulus

flooding

direct, immediate exposure to aversive stimulus

cbt

focus on addressing dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors

dbt

focus on teaching skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness

ret

focus on identifying and changing irrational beliefs and thought patterns

lithium

drug used to treat bipolar disorder

norepinephrine and gaba

neurotransmitter associated with anxiety disorders

dopamine

neurotransmitter associated with schizophrenia

serotonin, norepinephrine, and gaba

neurotransmitter associated with depression

odd, suspicious, eccentric

cluster a traits

dramatic, emotional, erratic

cluster b traits

anxious and fearful

cluster c traits