Health Psychology: Treatments and Methods

Flashcards covering key concepts and terms related to treatments, methods, and theories in health psychology.

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic method aimed at changing maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors for a healthier life.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Professionals who may focus on science-oriented approaches or work in professional school settings.

Psychiatrists

Medical school graduates who can prescribe drugs and may use psychotherapy alongside medication.

Psychoanalysis

A Freudian therapeutic approach emphasizing the discussion of unconscious thoughts and conflicts.

Transference

A process in therapy where a client projects feelings onto the therapist that are rooted in past experiences.

Rogerian Therapy

A humanistic approach founded by Carl Rogers that emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and client-centered therapy.

Cognitive Therapy

A therapeutic method focused on addressing and changing unhealthy thought patterns.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

A therapy used primarily for autism that employs behavioral techniques to promote desired behaviors and skills.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A somatic therapy that involves electrically inducing seizures to treat severe depression.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

A noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain for treating depression and other disorders.