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05/07/2007

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in vivo
Definition
in real life (e. g. riding elevators)

best if you CAN do it

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in imagery
Definition
imagining the fear (e. g. earthquakes)
Term
gradual
Definition
systematic desensitization
Term
immediate
Definition
flooding, implosive therapy, direct therapeutic exposure
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systematic desensitization
Definition
gradual exposure to something feared

more often done in imagery, but can be done in vivo

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systematic desensitization steps
Definition
1.) long interview to find out all the reasons they're afraid

2.) hierarchy of fear: scale of 1-100 (come up w/ a list of scenarios and rank them

3.) create cards w/ scenarios, place in order, place SUDS # on it

Term
SUDs
Definition
subjective units of discomfort
Term
progressive muscle relaxation
Definition
by Jacobson

learn how to relax your body, helps improve mood, recognize tension in your body in order to relax it.

used in SD (you cant be anxious and relaxed at the same time)

alternate b/w anxiety provoking scenario on hierarchy and relaxation

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systematic desensitization criticisms
Definition
1.) hard to get clear image

2.) hard to imagine

3.) stimuli not as aversive as you thought

4.) not realistic enough

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flooding
Definition
sister to SD

no relaxation, CS without the US, nothing bad will happen to them, in vivo OR in imagery.

ask questions about how they experience fear in all 5 senses

teach them how to imagine

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neutral imagery training
Definition
before, give rationale of why you're giving exposure therapy
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two kinds of therapy
Definition
1.) patient-directed= patient verbalizes imagery they create

2.) therapist-directed= therapist creates scene and imagery

Term
release of affect
Definition
behavioral or catharsis
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implosive therapy
Definition
flooding w/ dynamic twist

hypothesized cues, flooding, expose them to concrete thing that causes them anxiety

implosive= symbolic of something

Term
4 cues patients are exposed to in implosive therapy
Definition
1.) symptom-contingent cues= situational or environmental

2.) reportable-internally elicited cues= physiological feelings

3.) unreportable cues hypothesized to be related to # 2

4.) hypothesized-dynamic cues= cues derived from Freud. have to be guesses, watch reaction to these cues. must be therapist-directed

Term
Edna Foa
Definition
from video

woman who was raped twice, received implosive therapy

Term
PTSD
Definition
post-traumatic stress disorder

more prevalent in women

1% of population

6 categories of criteria

Term
PTSD category A
Definition
exposed to a traumatic event - either witnessed, experienced, or confronted by a situation where they were either hurt, their integrity was compromised, or saw someone hurt/killed

must respond w/ intense fear, terror (emotional reaction)

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PTSD category B
Definition
re-experiencing

only need ONE of these

1.) nightmares, flashbacks

2.) person has a physiological reaction

3.) intense psychological distress

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PTSD category C
Definition
avoidance - staying away from things that remind of the event or are the event

may avoid places

inability to recall certain parts of trauma

defense mechanism - repression

anhedonia - lack of ability to experience pleasure

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PTSD category D
Definition
increased arousal - difficulty falling asleep

irritability

hypervigilant - overly aware

exaggerated startle response

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PTSD category E
Definition
+30 days after event = PTSD

<30 days = acute stress disorder

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PTSD category F
Definition
disturbance must cause significant impairment in everyday life
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top 4 events associated w/ PTSD
Definition
1.) sudden death of loved one

2.) combat

3.) rape

4.) target of crime

Term
BIG 5 - OCEAN
Definition
Openness to experience
Conscientiousness
Extraversion
Agreeableness
Neuroticism
Term
risk factors of PTSD
Definition
genetics

age

addictive disorder

childhood abuse

Term
assessment for PTSD
Definition
CAPS (Clinician-Administered PTSD scale for the DSM IV)

SCID (Structured Clinical Interview of DSM IV)

Keane scale on the MMPI

Multi-Modal Assessment Procedure

Term
CAPS (Clinician-Administered PTSD scale for DSM IV)
Definition
goes down every criterion of PTSD, looks @ intensity
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SCID (Structured Clinical Interview of DSM IV)
Definition
2 pt. questionairre
1.) goes thru possible events to see what could have happened
2.) PCLC - goes down the criteria of DSM IV w/ intensity checks
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Multi-Modal Assessment Procedure
Definition
look at heart rate, how they're feeling, give questionairre
Term
treating PTSD
Definition
exposure therapy

anxiety management training (AMT)

EMDR

medication

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exposure therapy
Definition
works well on anxiety disorders

may bring back other pre-exposed events

Term
anxiety management training (AMT)
Definition
teaches cognitive and behavioral strategies of how to cope w/ feelings

relaxation training

breathing from diaphragm

trauma education

cognitive restructuring

challenge irrational beliefs

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EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)
Definition
developed by Shapiro

help people to become desensitized while watching finger movement

have people focus on parts of the trauma while watching finger

dismantling study - dismantle 2 components (eye movement & thinking of trauma)
eye movement didnt clear up symptoms or make person feel better

Term
childhood sexual and physical abuse
Definition
1 out of 5 women, 1 out of 10 men

any sexual contact or experience before 15-16

perp- 5 yrs older

86% of survivors have PTSD (#1 side effect)

more flashbacks than any other trauma

dissociation - break away from reality

chronic headaches, IBS, asthma

Term
what may make someone abusive
Definition
1.) victim of abuse

2.) drugs / alcohol

3.) sexually attracted to kids

4.) can't control anger

5.) capture innocence of children

6.) don't realize impact or don't care (antisocial personality)

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clues of abuse
Definition
1.) having history of any psychopathology (anxiety, depression)

2.) memory blockage

3.) late 1st memory

4.) extreme aversion to sexual activity

5.) extreme anxiety during sex

Term
transference
Definition
how the client behaves toward the therapist
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countertransference
Definition
how the therapist acts toward the client
Term
3 components of a therapeutic relationship
Definition
1.) the real relationship: interactions b/w them

2.) the working alliance: rules surrounding an encounter

3.) the transference relationship: from their past. can be real or imagined

Term
different ways of defining transference
Definition
1.) patient displaces feelings onto a therapist

2.) the patient has an overly emotional reaction to something the therapist says or does

Term
criteria used to detect transference
Definition
1.) intensity: strength of reaction

2.) reaction of patient is irrational (inappropriateness)

3.) tenacity: tendency for the clients feelings to persis despite the therapists actual behavior

4.) ambivalence: positive/negative feelings toward therapist

Term
different kinds of transference
Definition
1.) specific (see the therapist as a particular person) vs. general (the therapist is seen as a general figure, ex. father)

positive (clients project positive feelings onto therapist) vs. negative (clients project negative things onto therapist)

Term
2 types of negative transference
Definition
1.) clients who are hostile/ don't trust therapist

2.) client realizes therapist cannot fulfill all needs

Term
examples of transference
Definition
1.) when the client thinks the therapist is someone he's not

2.) client can't accept boundaries

3.) client displaces anger onto you

4.) client falls in love w/ you

Term
why does transference develop?
Definition
1.) therapist can be neutral/anonymous

2.) therapist is an authority figure

3.) patients discuss childhood

4.) therapists are encouraging, make ok for patient to be vulnerable

5.) clients become dependent when they see they're responsible for healing.

Term
countertransference
Definition
-reaction to the transference of the client

-therapist tries to unconsciously solve a problem using the client

-if the therapist is treating the client based on the therapists needs.

Term
how to deal w/ positive & negative transference
Definition
it is good to ignore positive transference and to work on negative transference
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the power of analyzing repeating themes
Definition
if something is happening in therapy, it may be happening outside of therapy
Term
crisis-driven countertransference
Definition
brought on by crisis
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the Gift of Therapy
Definition
Yalom is an existential psychologist, but first was a psychoanalytic psychologist

don't have to make a diagnosis the 1st session, but soon

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Yalom on empathy
Definition
"look out the other persons window, see the world as they see it"
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here and now of therapy
Definition
immediate interaction b/w patient and therapist

you can observe w/ your own eyes

Term
Alice, 60 yr. old widow
Definition
Here and now example.

looking for a new husband. Alice drove all men off. Yalom observed in therapy it was because she was bitchy.

Term
striking when the iron is cold
Definition
used when the client is upset about something. Wait until the client acts the opposite way to bring up the issue
Term
A therapist fears that personal disclosure will have no end.
Definition
If a therapist tells a client something, the client doesn't have confidentiality.
Term
vertical disclosure
Definition
what the patient is talking about
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horizontal disclosure
Definition
the patients feelings about disclosing information
Term
Yalom ideas
Definition
admit your mistakes as a therapist

talk about death in a calm way. (what do you want on your tombstone?)

therapist disclosure begets therapist disclosure

help patients assume responsibility

don't make decisions for patient (only OK in dangerous situations)

Term
two therapy accelerating devices
Definition
1.) write a letter to someone w/ unfinished business to express emotions

2.) empty-chair technique- pretend that a person is in the chair, tell them what you need to say

Term
critical incidents
Definition
problems that psychologists run into over the course of their practice
Term
psychological ethics history
Definition
1st published in 1953 - ethical code conference

surveyed psychologists - mailed back "critical incidents"

analyzed by a committee

empirical method

Term
Ethical Principles of Psychologists & Code of Conduct
Definition
pre-amble

6 general principles

1.) competence
2.) integrity
3.) professional scientific responsibility
4.) respect for peoples rights and dignity
5.) concern for others welfare
6.) social responsibility

Term
competence
Definition
need for ongoing education

recognizing the boundaries of your skill as a psychologist

need to be high in the realm of expertise

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integrity
Definition
being honest, fair, respectful

don't make false statements

avoid improper dual relationships

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professional scientific responsibility
Definition
accepting responsibility for your behavior

consulting other therapists when necessary

don't reduce public opinion of psychologists

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respect for peoples rights & dignity
Definition
right to privacy and confidentiality

respectful of differences in people

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concern for others welfare
Definition
minimize harm to others when a conflict occurs

sensitive to differences in power b/w themselves and clients

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social responsibility
Definition
make the public aware of your knowledge

work to lessen human suffering

donate time to a client for little or no money

Term
ethical standards
Definition
enforceable rules - enforced by APA

general standards - rules that prohibit discrimination and sexual harrassment, rules for maintaining competence, fees, and keeping proper records

don't take on scientific or professional obligations if a pre-existing relationship would create a problem

psychologist and patient agree on billing

Term
therapy conduct on sexual relations, leaving therapy, clients who have had previous sexual relations
Definition
1.) psychologists do not participate in sexual intimacy w/ clients

2.) psychologists don't accept people who they've been intimate w/

3.) don't have sex w/ former clients

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