24 Questions
What is the scope of application of psychology from singular to global?
From individual to social
What is the main difference between psychology and psychiatry?
One is a branch of medicine, the other is not
What is the unique field of psychology considered a specialty?
Clinical Psychology
What is studied in Psychology Clinical?
The origin and evolution of mental disorders
What is the main contribution of psychology to medicine?
Understanding of human behavior and mental processes
What is an alucination?
A perception without an object
What is the main goal of psychology in medicine?
To understand human behavior
What is the importance of psychology in medicine?
It helps in prevention and understanding human behavior
What is the primary focus of Medical Psychology?
The application of psychological knowledge in medical practice
What is the significance of the 'holistic approach' in Medical Psychology?
It considers the biological, psychological, and social factors influencing a patient's health
What is the primary goal of understanding a patient's social environment in Medical Psychology?
To understand how the environment affects the patient's health
What is the definition of 'mind' in the context of Medical Psychology?
A product of the brain's functioning
What is the significance of the 'humors' in the history of Medical Psychology?
They were classifications of human personalities
What is the primary difference between Medicine and Medical Psychology?
Medicine focuses on the body, while Medical Psychology focuses on the mind
What is the importance of the physician-patient relationship in Medical Psychology?
It promotes a more holistic approach to healthcare
How does the hospital environment affect patients, according to Medical Psychology?
It can lead to feelings of isolation and dependence
What is the main goal of psicoterapia?
To treat patients with mental disorders or difficulties
What is the main characteristic of Básica psicoterapia?
It is based on active listening
What is the main focus of the Modelo contextual de la psicoterapia?
The therapeutic relationship and common factors
What type of psicoterapia is characterized by a long-term treatment?
Psicoanálisis
What type of psicoterapia focuses on modifying behavior?
Terapias de modificación de conducta
What is the main difference between Psicoterapia individual and Psicoterapia grupal?
The number of participants
What is the main goal of Terapias breves centradas en soluciones?
To achieve a short-term solution
What is the main characteristic of Especializada psicoterapia?
It requires training in specific models of psicoterapia
Study Notes
Psicoterapia
- Psicoterapia is the application of psychological methods to treat patients with mental disorders or individuals with difficulties or problems.
- There are two types of psicoterapia: basic and specialized.
Types of Psicoterapia
- Psicoterapia individual
- Psicoterapia en pareja
- Psicoterapia familiar
- Psicoterapia grupal
Duration of Psicoterapia
- Intervención en crisis
- Terapias breves (less than 10 sessions)
- Terapias intermedias (around 20 sessions)
- Terapias prolongadas (more than 20 sessions)
Models of Psicoterapia
- Psicoanálisis: long-term treatment, focuses on understanding the origin of the problem and achieving resignation.
- GESTALT: variable duration, aims to understand how individuals perceive things.
- Cognitivo conductual: most used, focuses on modifying behavior and thought.
- Humanismo: focuses on personal growth and self-actualization.
- Sistémico: focuses on modifying behavior.
Psicología Médica
- Refers to the application of psychological knowledge in medical work and other health professions.
- Aims to understand how a disease affects individuals and their families.
- Focuses on achieving a good doctor-patient relationship.
- Has a holistic view, considering the biological, psychological, and social aspects of health.
Psicología
- Is the science that studies the human mind and its functioning in normal and pathological conditions.
- Mind refers to the process, not an organ, resulting from brain function.
History of Psicología
- Has its roots in ancient Greece, where it was linked to medicine and philosophy.
- Humorism, developed by Hipocrates, classified individuals based on their characteristics and body composition.
Fields of Psicología
- Psicología individual
- Psicología en pareja
- Psicología en grupo
- Psicología familiar
- Psicología de grandes grupos humanos (PSICOLOGÍA SOCIAL)
Psicología Clínica vs Psiquiatría
- Psicología clínica: studies the origin, evolution, and treatment of mental disorders, focusing on psychological interventions.
- Psiquiatría: studies and treats mental disorders, often using psychopharmacology.
Contribution of Psicología to Medicine
- Provides knowledge on human behavior and mental processes.
- Helps discern between normality and abnormality.
- Uses measures such as questionnaires to study human behavior.
- Examines the relationship between psychological states, personality traits, and somatic diseases.
- Focuses on prevention and health maintenance throughout the life cycle.
- Teaches how to manage clinical interviews and emphasizes the importance of the doctor-patient relationship.
This quiz covers the basics of psychotherapy, including its application, types, and techniques used to treat mental health disorders and personal difficulties.
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