7B. Psychological Therapies Flashcards
1
Q
What is exposure therapy used for?
A
Treatment of phobias
2
Q
Define exposure therapy
A
Treat phobias through exposure to the feared CS in the absence of the UCS
3
Q
What is the basis for exposure therapy?
A
Classical and operant conditioning
4
Q
Describe the flowchart that shows the Cognitive Model of Panic Disorder
A
Trigger --> perceived threat --> anxiety Never-ending loop of: anxiety physical/ cognitive symptoms Misinterpretation
5
Q
Give a general summary of what CBT is
A
Identify nature of thoughts, learn about biases and then treat thoughts as guesses/ hypotheses about the world
