PSYC 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Deep Brain Stimulation, Community Psychology, Psychosis
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Using multiple different approaches with a client (blend of therapies) Using free association and an analysist"s interpretations to discover a resistance to certain topics. Humanistic therapy transferring these thoughts towards someone else. Focuses on person"s conscious self-perceptions insight therapy. Unconditional positive regard therapist echoes, clarifies, restates what client expresses. Nonjudgmental, accepting, caring attitude to help clients develop self- Systematic desensitization treat anxieties by exposing people to things that they avoid and fear. Associates pleasant, relaxes state with gradually increasing anxiety- triggering stimuli. Conditioning someone to act/think a certain was through techniques thinking colors our feelings; thoughts intervene between events and emotional responses. Combines cognitive therapy (changing self-defeating thinking) with behavior therapy (changing behavior) All therapies are effective and recommended, but faith in this practice is not scientifically justified. Evidence-based therapy has scientific research and backing. Antidepressant drugs treat anxiety, ocd, ptsd, depression. Manipulates (stimulates) the brain by shocking it; treats severe depression.
