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Which of the following is NOT a primary target of psychological therapy?
Which of the following is NOT a primary target of psychological therapy?
- Cognitive Processes
- Brain Structure (correct)
- Mind
- Behavior
Drug treatments and psychological therapies always work independently of each other to achieve mental well-being.
Drug treatments and psychological therapies always work independently of each other to achieve mental well-being.
False (B)
What is a significant challenge associated with drug treatments for mental disorders, concerning individual responses?
What is a significant challenge associated with drug treatments for mental disorders, concerning individual responses?
Variability in patient response
Antianxiety drugs primarily impact the ________ system to reduce anxiety symptoms.
Antianxiety drugs primarily impact the ________ system to reduce anxiety symptoms.
Which type of medication is commonly prescribed to treat depression and works by preventing the reabsorption of serotonin in the brain?
Which type of medication is commonly prescribed to treat depression and works by preventing the reabsorption of serotonin in the brain?
Lobotomies are a standard and frequently used treatment in modern psychiatric care.
Lobotomies are a standard and frequently used treatment in modern psychiatric care.
Under what specific circumstances might Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) be considered as a treatment option?
Under what specific circumstances might Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) be considered as a treatment option?
A significant side effect of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) can be temporary or persistent ________.
A significant side effect of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) can be temporary or persistent ________.
Match the following brain stimulation techniques with their descriptions:
Match the following brain stimulation techniques with their descriptions:
Which of the following psychological approaches to therapy focuses on uncovering unconscious conflicts?
Which of the following psychological approaches to therapy focuses on uncovering unconscious conflicts?
The primary goal of psychoanalysis is to change observable behaviors directly.
The primary goal of psychoanalysis is to change observable behaviors directly.
Free association and dream analysis are major techniques associated with which therapeutic approach?
Free association and dream analysis are major techniques associated with which therapeutic approach?
Person-centered therapy falls under the category of ________ approaches to therapy.
Person-centered therapy falls under the category of ________ approaches to therapy.
Which of the following is a major technique used in humanistic therapy?
Which of the following is a major technique used in humanistic therapy?
Exposure therapy is a type of operant conditioning.
Exposure therapy is a type of operant conditioning.
What is the primary difference between exposure therapy and aversive conditioning in behavioral therapy?
What is the primary difference between exposure therapy and aversive conditioning in behavioral therapy?
In a token economy, desirable behaviors are reinforced with ________ that can be exchanged for rewards.
In a token economy, desirable behaviors are reinforced with ________ that can be exchanged for rewards.
Which of the following is NOT a core component of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Which of the following is NOT a core component of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is only effective for treating anxiety disorders.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is only effective for treating anxiety disorders.
What makes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) an effective treatment approach for a variety of disorders?
What makes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) an effective treatment approach for a variety of disorders?
Flashcards
Antianxiety Drugs
Antianxiety Drugs
Medications that reduce anxiety by slowing down the central nervous system activity.
SSRIs
SSRIs
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors; antidepressants that increase serotonin levels in the brain by blocking their reabsorption, used to treat depression, anxiety, and OCD.
Lobotomy
Lobotomy
A now rare psychosurgical procedure once used to calm uncontrollably emotional or violent patients; involves cutting the connections between the frontal lobes and the emotion-controlling centers of the inner brain.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
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ECT vs. TMS vs. DBS
ECT vs. TMS vs. DBS
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Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis
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Humanistic Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
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Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral Therapy
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Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
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Person-Centered Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
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Exposure vs. Aversive Conditioning
Exposure vs. Aversive Conditioning
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Token Economy
Token Economy
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Study Notes
- Psychological therapy impacts the mind and behavior.
- Drug treatments target the brain.
- Mental well-being is achieved through addressing the mind-brain-behavior connection with therapy and/or drugs.
Drug Treatments
- Drug treatments present several challenges.
- Anti-anxiety drugs affect the nervous system.
- SSRIs treat mental disorders by affecting serotonin levels.
- Lobotomies are no longer performed.
- ECT is used under specific circumstances and has side effects like memory loss.
- ECT, TMS, and DBS are distinct brain stimulation techniques.
Psychological Therapies
- Four main approaches to therapy exist: psychoanalysis, humanistic, behavioral, and cognitive.
- Each therapy type has a different goal.
Psychoanalysis
- This approach utilizes specific techniques.
Humanistic Approaches
- Person-centered therapy falls under this category.
- Major techniques define humanistic therapy.
Behavioral Approaches
- Classical and operant conditioning are types of behavior therapies.
- Each uses specific techniques.
Classical Conditioning
- Exposure therapy contrasts with aversive conditioning.
Operant Conditioning
- Token economies are an example of operant conditioning.
Cognitive Approaches
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for various disorders.
- CBT has several components that contribute to its efficacy.
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