PSYC 3083 Chapter : Psych 3083 Exam 1
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Study guide: term clinical psych was introduced in 1907 by american psych lightner. Aims to alleviate distress and maladjustment and increase ability to function. Unique in attention to both normal and abnormal development. psychiatrists doctors for all psychiatric conditions except psychosis: meds for anxiety, antidepressant, adhd. Good: humanistic approach was developed in the 50"s by carl rodgers as a reaction motivate problem behaviors. Behavior therapy and dialectic behavior therapy: good with depression and anxiety disorders, designed for shorter termed therapy to behaviorism and psychoanalysis. Difference between the dsm 5 and dsm 4 is that the dsm 5 got rid of the old axial system: clinical psychologist in guam, new mexico, and louisiana now have the rx priviledge. Precontemplative: person does not think she has a problem; not considering change: 2. Contemplation: person recognize a problem; not ready to do anything about it: 3. Preparation: getting ready to do something: 4.
