PSYC 102 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Mental Disorder, Dream Interpretation, Psychoanalysis
4 Apr 2018
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Answer: people do not realize that they have a mental disorder that can be effectively treated, there are belief barriers and circumstances that prevent people from seeking treatment, structural barriers, money, transportation, finding a therapist. People who have a doctorate in clinical psychology. Medical doctor with an m. d. with special training in diagnosing and treating mental disorders. Have a wide range of training and can work in a wide range of settings. Psychological treatment: people interact with a clinician in order to use the environment to change their brains and behaviour. Biological treatment: the brain is treated directly with drugs, surgery, or some other direct intervention. Interaction with a socially sanctioned clinician in order to provide relief from a mental disorder. A form of psychotherapy that involves drawing from many different forms of therapy. Explore childhood events and use these to understand psychological problems.
