PSYC 121 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Bipolar Disorder, Cognitive Dissonance, Anxiety Disorder
9 Sep 2013
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The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders also known as the dsm-iv-tr. When a person experiences distressing, persistent anxiety, or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety. A panic tornado , sudden on-set episodes of intense dread. Lingering memories/nightmares or sudden panics for weeks or years after traumatic events: know the different ways we can explain anxiety disorders (learning, conditioning, etc) Conditioned fear- when bad things happen unpredictably and uncontrollably, anxiety can develop. Conscious awareness becomes separated from previous memories, thoughts, feelings. Lethargy, loss of interest, changes in sleep patterns, feelings of worthlessness: mania versus depression. Depression- gloomy, withdrawn, tired, inability to make decisions. Psychotherapy: what is psychotherapy, what is eclectic therapy, psychoanalysis, key figure. Themes across relationships: humanistic therapy, key figure(s) Carl rogers: what do these therapists aim to do with clients, what is the focus on (past, present future?) Present and future paraphrasing, etc: client-centered therapy. Exposes people to visual stimuli, generally through virtual reality.
