Psychotherapy — Flashcards

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Psychotherapy is a treatment method where a trained psychologist helps a person with emotional or psychological problems to return to normal functioning. It involves a therapeutic relationship between…

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The four major models of psychotherapy are: (1) Medical Model, (2) Psychodynamic Model, (3) Behavioural Model, and (4) Humanistic Model. Each model is based on different assumptions about the causes o…

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The main goal of psychotherapy is to help individuals overcome emotional distress, change maladaptive behaviors, improve self-awareness, and enhance their ability to adapt to their environment. It als…

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All psychotherapy approaches share these characteristics: (1) Systematic use of psychological theories, (2) Conducted by trained professionals, (3) Involves a therapist-client relationship, and (4) Ai…

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The medical model views psychological disorders as illnesses caused by biological factors like genetics or chemical imbalances in the brain. Treatment focuses on reducing symptoms using somatic therap…

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Somatic therapies are physical treatments used in the medical model to treat psychological disorders. The three main types are: (1) Drug Therapy, (2) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), and (3) Psychosur…

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Drug therapy uses psychotropic medications to affect brain chemicals like neurotransmitters. For example, antidepressants help balance mood-related chemicals in depression, while antipsychotics reduce…

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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) involves passing a small electric current through the brain to induce controlled seizures. It is mainly used to treat severe depression, bipolar disorder, and obsessive…