PSYC 1002 Study Guide - Final Guide: Joseph Wolpe, Unconditional Positive Regard, Relationship Counseling
15 Apr 2016
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Use the principles of learning, behavioursim: biomedical therapies. Psychotherapy is used in the text in its broadest sense, to refer to all the diverse approaches used in the treatment of mental disorder and psychological problems. Many different treatment methods are used, and experts estimate that there may be over. 400 different approaches to psychotherapy, although approaches to treatment can be classified into three major categories. Insight therapy involves pursuing increased insight regarding the nature of the client"s difficulty and sorting through possible solutions. Behaviour therapy is based on the principles of learning, with behaviour therapists working to alter maladaptive habits and change overt behaviours. Biomedical therapies involve interventions to alter a person"s biological functioning. Most common presenting problems: anxiety and depression. Long delays until treatment is sought: 5+ years. Half of those who seek mental health services do not have a diagnosable problem: not classified as full blown disorders.
