PSYC 3390 Chapter 17: Chapter 17.docx

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3390
• Professor: Mary Manson- Hennig

Document Summary

Psychotherapy works on the principle that people with psychological problems can change, learn adaptive ways of perceiving, evaluating and behaving. Various issues come into play when achieving these changes: person"s view of world, distorted self-concepts, environmental factors, and time. Psychotherapy can be less costly in the long run than alternate routes. This chapter focuses on pharmacological and psychological treatments. 1-physicians most are trained to see signs, and become trusted advisers*often refer patients. 2-clergy- may be the first to encounter a person encountering an emotional crisis. 1-clinical psychologists-look at changing client"s behaviour and thought patterns. 2-psychiatrists-able to prescribe psychoactive drugs and other medical treatments*a biological/medical approach. Important to establish a working alliance between client and therapist; clients who feel pessimistic about the outcome of therapy or ambivalent will respond less to therapy. Evidence suggests the therapists own personal characteristics help determine the therapeutic outcome.