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What is transference?
The transfer of feelings of love or anger that had been originally directed to a parent or other authority figure.
What is aversive conditioning?
Aims to reduce the frequency of undesired behavior by pairing an unpleasant stimulus with the undesired behavior.
What does the cognitive-behavioral approach seek to change?
The thought patterns that lead to getting 'stuck' in dysfunctional ways of thinking.
Systematic desensitization involves identifying anxiety-producing stimuli, learning how to relax, and then using relaxation to cope with anxiety-provoking stimuli.
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How should you begin conducting gradual exposure with Kyla, who is afraid of spiders?
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Which example demonstrates the first step of systematic desensitization?
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After the relaxation response is established, the therapist begins to use ______ to reduce the client's fears.
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Systematic desensitization has proven to be an effective treatment for all of the following disorders EXCEPT:
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What is spontaneous remission?
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The _______ therapist believes that people are naturally motivated to strive for self-actualization.
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____________ therapy is defined as short-term therapy designed to help patients control their moods and emotions.
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What does drug therapy do?
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What is deinstitutionalization?
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The utilization of ECT causes memory loss and seizures.
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What includes gene therapy?
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Study Notes
Key Psychological Concepts
- Transference: Involves redirecting emotions (love or anger) from a parent or authority figure to a therapist.
- Aversive Conditioning: A technique to decrease unwanted behavior by associating it with an unpleasant stimulus.
- Cognitive-Behavioral Approach: Focuses on modifying dysfunctional thought patterns that contribute to emotional and behavioral issues.
Systematic Desensitization
- Definition: A therapeutic technique that involves gradually exposing a patient to anxiety-provoking stimuli while teaching relaxation techniques to manage anxiety.
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Steps in Systematic Desensitization:
- Identify anxiety-inducing stimuli.
- Learn relaxation methods.
- Use relaxation to confront a series of progressively challenging stimuli.
- Example: Kyla's phobia treatment includes gradual exposure to spiders, monitoring her physiological responses to ensure her heart rate remains stable before progressing.
Phobias and Treatment
- Hierarchy of Fears: Created by clients and therapists to systematically address fears (e.g., watching dog videos to overcome a fear of dogs).
- Classical Conditioning: Used in systematic desensitization after relaxation is established to reduce fears.
Effectiveness of Treatments
- Systematic Desensitization Efficacy: Effective for various anxiety disorders but not for personality disorders.
- Spontaneous Remission: Refers to recovery from psychological conditions without formal treatment.
Therapy Approaches
- Humanistic Therapy: Based on the belief that individuals are motivated to achieve self-actualization and can foster personal growth.
- Interpersonal Therapy: Short-term focus on helping individuals manage their moods and emotions more effectively.
- Drug Therapy: Alters neuronal and neurotransmitter functions in the brain to treat mental health disorders.
Other Relevant Concepts
- Deinstitutionalization: The process of reintegrating individuals who were previously hospitalized for mental health issues back into their communities.
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): Associated with side effects such as memory loss and seizures.
- Biomedical Therapy: Encompasses various treatments, including gene therapy, aimed at addressing biological factors affecting mental health.
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This quiz explores fundamental psychological concepts such as transference, aversive conditioning, and the cognitive-behavioral approach. It also covers systematic desensitization and its application in treating phobias. Test your understanding of these essential therapeutic techniques.
