Psychology 2075 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Neuron, Psychodynamics, Psychoanalysis

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: Dr.Mike

Document Summary

Calendar calculation: has biological basis and abnormal development in cerebellum, theory of mind- awareness of what others are thinking and how they may be reacting (poor in autistic kids) Hippocampus and subcortical structure: lots of plaques- nerve cell branches, destruction of cells that produce acetylcholine. Mental health professionals fall into several categories: counseling and clinical psychologists typically hold a ph. d. or psy. d, psychiatrists medical doctors who specialize in psychotherapy and biomedical treatments, therapist, counselor, psychotherapist, hypnotist are not protected terms. Apa membership: 29% eclectic (combined), 21% psychodynamic, 16% behavioral, 13% cognitive, 12% humanistic, 9% other. Help people change maladaptive, self defeating thoughts and feelings and behaviors so they can live more productive lives. Psychoanalysis: goal is to help clients achieve insight (conscious awareness of psychodynamics that underlie their problems, free association procedure of verbalizing all thoughts that enter consciousness without censorship. Positive transference occurs when a client transfers intense afection, dependency, or love to the analyst.