Psychology 2035A/B Lecture Notes - Methamphetamine, Shyness, Beck Depression Inventory

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2035A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

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The elements of the treatment process (apa goal 4) Identify the three major categories of therapy: discuss why people do or do not seek psychotherapy, describe the various types of mental health professionals involved in the provision of. Summarize evidence on the efficacy of insight therapies. Summarize the general approach and principles of behavior therapies. Identify the three steps in systematic desensitization and the logic underlying the treatment: describe the use of aversion therapy and social skills training, discuss the logic, goals, and techniques of cognitive therapy. Summarize evidence on the efficacy of behavior therapies. Current trends and issues in treatment (apa goals 4, 8: discuss how managed care has affected the provision of therapy, discuss the merits of blending approaches to therapy and the rise of eclecticism. Explain why therapy is underutilized by ethnic minorities. Application: looking for a therapist (apa goal 9: discuss where to seek therapy. Evaluate the potential importance of a therapist"s gender and professional background.