Study 13. Psychological Treatment and Therapy with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
What is evidence-based practice in psychology?
Evidence-based practice in psychology combines research evidence, professional expertise, and the person’s goals, preferences, culture, developmental level, medical history, and available supports.
What is differential diagnosis?
Differential diagnosis distinguishes among conditions that have similar symptoms so clinicians can select more appropriate care.
What does a case formulation explain?
A case formulation explains how biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors interact to produce or maintain a person’s difficulties.
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, examine their effects on emotions and behavior, and practice more effective responses.
What is the central mechanism of exposure therapy?
Exposure therapy gradually and safely presents feared objects, situations, memories, or sensations while the person learns that anxiety can decrease without avoidance or unsafe behavior.
What does dialectical behavior therapy teach?
Dialectical behavior therapy combines acceptance and change strategies while teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
What do psychodynamic therapies explore?
Psychodynamic therapies explore how early experiences, recurring relationship patterns, unconscious conflicts, and defenses may influence current emotions and behavior.
What is the focus of family therapy?
Family therapy examines interaction patterns and helps family members communicate and solve problems.
What is a key monitoring requirement for lithium?
Mood stabilizers, including lithium and some anticonvulsants, are used especially in bipolar disorder; lithium typically requires monitoring blood levels and kidney and thyroid function.
What is electroconvulsive therapy?
Electroconvulsive therapy uses a controlled electrical stimulus to induce a brief seizure under medical supervision. It can be highly effective for certain severe or treatment-resistant conditions.
What is shared decision-making in treatment?
Shared decision-making combines the clinician’s explanation of options, benefits, uncertainties, risks, costs, and alternatives with the person’s preferences, values, experiences, and practical constraints.
What does primary prevention aim to do?
Primary prevention aims to prevent psychological problems before they begin, such as by promoting supportive parenting, social connection, emotional skills, and stable housing.