PSY BEH 155C Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Biosocial Theory, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Dialectic
31 Jul 2018
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Dialectical behavior therapy (dbt) and acceptance and commitment therapy (act) are complete treatments that include mindfulness exercises and other c-b strategies. Definition: paying attention in a certain way: on purpose. Non-judgmentally self-acceptance and acceptance of experience: one can sit quietly, engage in an activity, or do a specific exercise. It doesn"t matter what you do, it"s how you do it: many of the exercises involve focusing attention on familiar experiences (e. g. , breathing) and becoming more aware of them than ever before. Directs attention away from sources of suffering the past, future, and judgments to the present moment, which, itself, is usually okay. Neurobiologically, produces neuronal growth in prefrontal cortex areas that control. In research with adults, reduced anxiety and depression. Is generally used in internalizing, not externalizing, problems: with youth, research is just beginning, and preliminary results are encouraging. Helps parents distance from child misbehavior and respond more effectively. First developed as a treatment for _____________________________ disorder in adults.
