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Psychotherapy — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology
Psychotherapy revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Characteristics and Goals, Medical.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Characteristics and Goals of Psychotherapy
- Psychotherapy is a systematic process based on psychological theories.
- Only trained and qualified professionals can practice psychotherapy.
- It involves a therapeutic relationship between therapist and client.
2
Medical Model of Psychotherapy
- Views mental disorders as illnesses caused by biological factors like genetics or neurotransmitter imbalances.
- Treatments focus on reducing symptoms using physical interventions.
- Three main somatic therapies: drug therapy, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and psychosurgery.
3
Psychodynamic Therapy
- Based on Freud’s theory that unconscious conflicts from childhood cause mental disorders.
- Aim is to bring repressed feelings and memories into conscious awareness for healing.
- Main techniques: free association, dream analysis, resistance analysis, and transference analysis.
4
Behavioral Model of Therapy
- Based on learning principles: classical and operant conditioning.
- Maladaptive behaviors are learned and can be unlearned through reconditioning.
- Techniques include systematic desensitization, flooding, aversion therapy, token economy, modeling, and biofeedback.
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This model views mental disorders asBased on Freud’s theoryThis approach focuses on changing maladaptiveEmphasizes personal growth and self
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in Psychotherapy for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology?
Key topics in Psychotherapy include Characteristics and Goals of Psychotherapy, Medical Model of Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Behavioral Model of Therapy. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Psychotherapy for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Psychotherapy. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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