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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
12/09/2009

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psychotropic meds
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alter biochemistry of brain (ritilin, paxil/xanex, prozac, lithium)
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psychosurgury
Definition
lesion/destroy part of brain, used for lobotmy and extreme OCD
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electroconvulsive therapy
Definition
shock therapy-helps extreme deepression
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pyschoanalysis
Definition
fuedian infulenced, free assossiation, dream interpretation, transference
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transference
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develop relationship with therapist based on people in ones life
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pyschodynamic
Definition
look at unconcious conflicts
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systematic desensensitization
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step by step approch, bring to each step when ready
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aversion therapy
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substitues punishment to end bad habits
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flooding
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immersion into extreme form of fear
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humanistic therapy
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help self actualization; build self-esteem+acceptance
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cognitive therapies
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help identify beliefs and expectations which maintain problems
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