PSYC 1115 Lecture Notes - Panic Disorder, Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Therapy
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Currently 3 theories; best human data supports endocrine theory [helps hypothalamus with proper hormone release for regulating processes like sleep, appetite, and sex drive] Risk of amnesia, few benefits for most people. Tms (trans cranial magnetic stimulation): some support as safer alternative. Goal: teach people new, more adaptive ways of thinking and acting. Assumptions: thoughts are the key to healthy or unhealthy functioning. Irrational beliefs can be replaced by rational, adaptive thoughts. In terms of ellis" rational emotive behaviour therapy, emotional and behavioural consequences to activating events in our lives are influenced by our beliefs (cab) Method: therapist questions client to help discover irrationalities. Client prioritizes, sets goals for most important problems. In terms of ellis" rational emotive behaviour therapy, teach people to actively dispute irrational beliefs and adopt more effective and rational beliefs (de) examples of effective use in depression, anxiety/panic disorder, and bulimia. Relative to insight therapies, can be more effective.
