Therapy and Psychotherapy Evaluation

This flashcard set covers key terms and concepts from the lecture on psychotherapy evaluations, various therapies, and their effectiveness.

Psychotherapies

Therapeutic techniques that aim to help clients improve mental health and well-being.

Placebo Effect

A phenomenon where patients experience improvements in their condition due to their belief in the treatment rather than the treatment itself.

Cognitive therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns to improve emotional well-being.

Behavioral conditioning therapies

Therapies that aim to change behavior through reinforcement and punishment techniques.

Psychodynamic theory

A therapeutic approach that explores unconscious processes and emotional conflicts.

Nondirective counseling

A client-focused therapy that encourages self-exploration and self-directed growth.

Ethical principles in psychotherapy

Guidelines to ensure the therapist acts in the best interests of the client, including honesty, trust, and confidentiality.

Antipsychotic drugs

Medications used to treat schizophrenia and related disorders by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain.

Antianxiety drugs

Medications that reduce anxiety and fear in patients, often used in combination with psychotherapy.

Antidepressant drugs

Medications used to treat depression and anxiety by increasing levels of neurotransmitters like serotonin.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

A class of antidepressants that increase serotonin levels in the brain by inhibiting its reuptake.

Bipolar disorder medications

Medications like lithium and Depakote that help stabilize mood swings in bipolar disorder.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

A biomedical treatment for severe depression that involves sending electrical impulses to the brain.