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Psychiatry
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Psychology
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01/17/2014

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classical conditioning
Definition
learning in which a natural response is elicited by a conditioned or learned stimulus presented with conjunction with an unconditioned stimulus
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positive reinforcement
Definition
desired reward produces action
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operant conditioning
Definition
learning in which a particular action is elicited because it produces a reward
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negative reinforcement
Definition
removal of aversive stimulus elicits behavior
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punishment
Definition
application of aversive stimulus extinguishes unwanted behavior
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extinction
Definition
discontinuation of reinforcement eliminates behavior
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transferance
Definition
patient projects feelings about formative or other important persons onto physician
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countertransferance
Definition
doctor projects feelings about formative or other important persons onto patient
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acting out
Definition
unacceptable feelings and thought are expressed through actions
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dissociation
Definition
temporary, drasic change in personality, memory, consciousness or motor behavior to avoid emotional stress
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denial
Definition
avoidance of awareness of some painful reality
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displacement
Definition
process whereby avoided ideas and feelings are transferred to some neutral person or object
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fixation
Definition
partially remaining at a more childish level of development
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identification
Definition
modeling behavior after another person who is more powerful (though not necessarily admired)
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isolation of affect
Definition
separation of feelings from ideas and events
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projection
Definition
an unacceptable internal impulse is attributed to an external source
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rationalization
Definition
proclaiming logical reasons for actions actually performed for other reasons, usually to avoid self-blame
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reaction formation
Definition
process whereby a warded off idea or feeling is replaced by an (unconsciously derived) emphasis on its opposite
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regression
Definition
turning back the maturational clock and going back to earlier modes of dealing with the world
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repression
Definition
involuntary withholding of an idea or feeling from conscious awareness
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splitting
Definition
belief that people are either all good or all bad at different times due to intolerance of ambiguity. seen in borderline
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mature defense mechanisms
Definition
altruism, humor, sublimation, suppression
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altruism
Definition
guilty feelings alleviated by unsolicited generosity toward others
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humor
Definition
appreciating the amusing nature of an anxiety-provoking or adverse situation
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humor
Definition
appreciating the amusing nature of an anxiety-provoking or adverse situation
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sublimation
Definition
process whereby one replaces an unacceptable wish with a course of action that is similar to the wish but does not conflict with one's value system
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suppression
Definition
voluntary withholding of an idea or feeling from conscious awareness
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