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Clinical Psych Final
Clinical Psych Final
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
05/15/2012

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Goal of Humanistic Psychotherapy
Definition
Conscious Subjectivity -- there is a value value on the individuals subjective perception of the world and their personal experience;

develop authenticity

self actualization
Term
Kitchener's 5 Moral Principle
Definition
Autonomy
Justice
Beneficience
Nonmaleficence
FIdelity
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Three Requirements of Ethical Thought
Definition
Forethought
Knowledge of Theory, Law, Professional Standards

Trust in instincts
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Explanation of Behavior (Humanistic)
Definition
Human Behavior is guided by conscious processes

humans have free will

humans can guide themselves towards self actualization and aren't simply instinct driven
Term
Role of Humanistic Therapist
Definition
Guides patient, but doesnt direct patient
Term
Cognitive Approach
Definition
Behavior is learned and can be unlearned

emphasizes present -- the presenting symptoms are the problem

the past is important because it shapes present cognitions and behaviors. However, treatment is focused on present behavior

Goals are clear, defined, and operationalized

client/therapist relationship isnt imperative
Term
Therapist role (Cognitive Behavioral)
Definition
Active
Directive
Prescriptive
Shapes Clients Behavior
Term
Transference
Definition
Repetition of past conflicts wherein feelings, behaviors, and attitudes belonging rightfully in earlier relationships are displaced onto the therapist
Term
Why is there no distortion of reality in transference?
Definition
Because the client does not actually think the therapist is the transference source.
Term
Exposure Treatment
Definition
Present the patient with anxiety inducing stimuli for a prolonged period of time until the intensity of their emotional reaction is decreased.

Idea isnt to prevent anxiety but to cause extinction
Term
2 examples of exposure treatments
Definition
Implosive Therapy
Response Prevention
Term
Implosive Therapy
Definition
Expose client to an exaggerated anxiety
Term
what are three requirements of ethical thought?
Definition
1. Foresight
2. knowledge of theory, law, and professional standards.
3. trust in instincts
Term
ethics
Definition
standards that govern the conduct of professional members
Term
laws
Definition
standards the guides the affairs of people in a community, state, county
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