Therapy

Question 1

What is Psychoanalysis and who is known for using it?

Answer 1

• free association, dream analysis, analysis of resistance, analysis of transference
• Freud, Alder, Sullivan

Question 2

What is Humanistic Theory?

Answer 2

It spans from client-oriented, existential and gestalt approaches of therapy

Question 3

What is Client-Oriented Therapy and who is known for using it?

Answer 3

• mirroring, unconditional positive regard, self actualization
• Carl Rogers

Question 4

What is Gestalt Theory and who is known for using it?

Answer 4

• “Get in touch with your feelings”, resolved unfinished business
• Frederick Perls

Question 5

What is Existential Therapy?

Answer 5

• emphasizes free will, find the meaning of life, take responsibility for your existence

Question 6

What are the necessary steps in Classical Conditioning Therapy?

Answer 6

1. aversion
2. systematic desensitization
3. immersion and flooding
4. exposure, response prevention

Question 7

What are examples of Operant Conditioning Therapy

Answer 7

• token economies
• stimulus satiation
• time outs

Question 8

What is Cognitive Therapy?

Answer 8

• identifies error in patient’s thought process

Question 9

What are the three most used antidepressants?

Answer 9

1. MAO Inhibitors - can’t be taken with foods with tyramine
2. SSRI - fewer side effects, usually over-prescribed
3. SNRI - prescribed if others don’t work

Question 10

What are examples of anti-mania drugs?

Answer 10

• lithium

Question 11

What are examples of anti-anxiety drugs?

Answer 11

Benzodiazepines

• xanax
• valium
• librium
• ativan

Question 12

What are some examples of anti-psychotics?

Answer 12

Drugs that reduce dopamine, Neuroleptics

- haloperidol