PSYC 102 Chapter Notes -Antidepressant, Blood Test, Classical Conditioning
10 Dec 2012
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Goal is to help change maladaptive feelings/behavior. The process of therapy involves a relationship between a client and a therapist who applies the techniques dictated by his/her approach to treatment. The quality of the therapeutic relationship, the therapy techniques used, and the client"s commitment to change all influence the outcome. Many seek help within family, physicians, church, acquaintances, self-help groups etc. Counselling and clinical psychologists: phd degree, 5+years training and research. Psychiatrists: medical doctor who specialize in psychotherapy and biomedical treatments. Other (master degree 2 years): psychiatric social workers work in community agencies, marriage/family counsellors specialize in problems in family relationships, pastoral counsellors spiritual issues, abuse counsellors substance, sexual abusers and victims. Psychodynamic therapies (focuses on internal conflict and unconscious factors (sigmund freud) Insight: conscious awareness of the psychodynamic that underlie their problems. Free association: sit on couch and report verbally without censorship any thoughts, feelings or images that enter awareness.
