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model

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a set of assumptions and concepts that help explain, interpret observations

(aka) paradigm

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neuron

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nerve cell

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Huntington’s disease

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disorder marked by violent emotional outbursts, memory loss, suicidal thinking, involuntary body movements and absurd beliefs
- result of loss of cells in basal ganglia and cortex

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psychotropic medication

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drug that mainly effects emotions and thought processes

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electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

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form of biology treatment brain seizure treatment

- usually only for severe cases of depression where no other therapy works

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psychosurgery

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(neurosurgery) brain surgery for mental disorders

- used as last resort

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id

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(psychodynamic) psychological force that produces instinctual needs, drives y impulses
- pleasure principle
- impulsive
- fueled by libido

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pleasure principle

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(psychodynamic) always seeks gratification

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libido

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(psychodynamic) sexual energy that fuels id

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ego

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(psychodynamic) psychological force employing reason and operates w/ reality principle
- reality principle
- controls id impulses
- defense mechanisms

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reality principle

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(psychodynamic) acquired knowledge through experience that may be unacceptable to id

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superego

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(psychodynamic) psychological force representing person’s values and ideas
- conscience

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fixation

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(psychodynamic) stuck at a developmental stage

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developmental stages

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oral stage
anal stage
phallic stage
latency stage
genital stage

(psychodynamic)

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free association

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(psychodynamic) patient describes any thought, feeling, or images that come to mind, even if unimportant
- in hopes that unconscious will reveal unconscious events

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resistance

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(psychodynamic) unconscious refusal to participate fully in therapy

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transference

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(psychodynamic) redirection toward therapist feelings associated w/ important figures in patient’s life now or in the past

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dream

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(psychodynamic) series of ideas and images formed during sleep

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manifest content

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(psychodynamic) consciously remembered dream

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latent content

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(psychodynamic) relieving of past repressed feelings in order to settle internal conflicts and overcome problems

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behavior

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responses an organism makes to its environment

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conditioning

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(behavior) forms of learning

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operant conditioning

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(behavior) process of learning in which behavior leads to satisfying consequences is more likely to be repeated
- rewards

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reward

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(behavior) satisfying consequence

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classical conditioning

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(behavior) process of learning by temporal association in which two events that repeatedly occur close together will in time become fused in person’s mind and produce same response

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systemization desensitization

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(behavior) clients w/ phobia learns to react calmly instead of w/ intense fear to objects, situations they dread

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phobia

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(behavior) a specific and unrealistic fear

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self-efficacy

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(behavior) confidence in own ability to succeed

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overgeneralization

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(cognitive) drawing broad negative conclusions on basis of single insignificant event

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cognitive therapy

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therapy that helps people recognize and change their faulty thinking processes

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humanistic

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model that believes humans are born w/ natural tendencies to be friendly, cooperative, and constructive

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self-actualization

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(humanistic) process by which people fulfill their potential for goodness and growth

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existentialist

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model that believes humans must have accurate awareness of self and live meaningful, authentic lives to be well-adjusted

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client-centered therapy

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(humanistic) help by conveying acceptance, accurate empathy and genuineness

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gestalt therapy

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humanistic therapy more focused on self-recognition and acceptance by role-playing
- may challenge and frustrate client

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skillful frustration

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(gestalt) therapist refuse to meet client expectations and demands
- meant to help people see how they try to manipulate others into meeting their needs

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role-playing

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(gestalt) clients act out various roles
- may be cathartic
- goal: client comes to own/accept feelings that previously made them uncomfortable

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existential therapy

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encourages to accept responsibility for lives and live w/ greater meaning/value

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sociocultural model

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abnormal behavior should be observed @ broad forces that influence person

(ie) culture, environment

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family systems theory

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(sociocultural) theory that views the family as a system of interacting parts whose interactions exhibit consistent patterns and unstated rules
- causes of abnorm: enmeshed structure or disengagement

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enmeshed structure

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(sociocultural) family where members are grossly overinvolved
- causes abnorm functioning

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disengagement

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(sociocultural) rigid boundaries btwn members

- child will have difficult time functioning in groups or giving/requesting support

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group therapy

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(sociocultural) therapy format in which a group of people w/ the same problem meet w/ therapist or professional to work on the problem

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self-help group

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(sociocultural) same problems come together to help/support each other w/out professional leader
(aka) mutual help group

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family therapy

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(sociocultural) format where therapist meets w/ all family members and help to change therapeutic ways

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structural family therapy

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(sociocultural) approach where therapist changes family power structure, roles each person plays and member’s relationships

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conjoint family therapy

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(sociocultural) help members recognize and change harmful patterns of communication

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couple (marital) therapy

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(sociocultural) therapist works w/ two individuals who are in a long-term relationship

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cognitive-behavioral couple therapy

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(sociocultural) use techniques from cognitive/behavioral perspectives
- teach problem solving and communication skills

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integrative couple therapy

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(sociocultural) help couple accept behavior they cannot change and embrace relationship nevertheless

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culture

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set of values, attitudes, beliefs, history and behaviors shared by group of people and passed on

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multicultural (culturally diverse) perspective

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each culture w/in larger society has particular set of values and beliefs, as well as specific external pressures that help account for behavior of members

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culture-sensitive therapy

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therapy that seeks to address unique issues faced by cultural minority groups