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Psychodynamic Therapy
* Review Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory * |
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Definition
| seeks to bring unresolved past conflicts and unacceptable impulses from the unconscious into the conscious where the patient may deal with the problems more effectively. |
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Psychodynamic Therapy
* Hierarchy of Fears * |
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Definition
a list in order of increasing severity of the things you associate with your specific fear
How it works ... pg 490 |
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Psychotherapy
* Unconditional Positive Regard * |
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Definition
| showing your support, acceptance, and understanding no matter what thought or attitude is being offered |
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Psychotherapy
* KEY QUESTIONS for therapists (2) * |
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Definition
Is therapy effective in general - more effective than none, but how much more is not known
What types of therapy are effective - it depends on the problem; some are more suited than others but most therapists use an integrated approach. |
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Term
Biomedical Therapy - Biological Treatment - Drug Therapy
* How they work * |
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Definition
they all work on either neurons or neurotransmitters, either increasing, reducing, or blocking activity
ALL biomedical treatments have both benefits and drawbacks |
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Biomedical Therapy - Biological Treatment - Drug Therapy
* 5 Categories * Antipsychotic |
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Definition
| temporarily reduce psychotic symptoms such as agitation, hallucinations, and delusions |
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Biomedical Therapy - Biological Treatment - Drug Therapy
* 5 Categories * Antidepressant |
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Definition
| improve a severely depressed patient's mood and feeling of well-beeing |
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Biomedical Therapy - Biological Treatment - Drug Therapy
* 5 Categories * Mood Stabilizers |
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Definition
| treat mood disorders that prevent manic episodes of bipolar disorder |
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Biomedical Therapy - Biological Treatment - Drug Therapy
* 5 Categories * Antianxiety |
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Definition
| reduce the level of anxiety a person experiences by reducing excitability and increasing feelings of well-being |
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