Psychology chapter 16

ECT

ECT stands for electroconvulsive therapy

Antidepressants

Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft

intake therapy/therapist

The __________ is the client's first meeting with the therapist, in which therapist gathers specific information to address the client's immediate needs.

time

The amount of ______ spent in therapy depends on the needs of the client and the client's personal goals

stimulants

The use of ________ can result in decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, stomachache, and headache.

Exposure therapy

is a counterconditioning technique

play therapy

is a therapeutic process involves the use of toys.

Cultural competence

is a therapist's understanding of, and attention to race, culture, and ethnicity in providing treatment

humanistic therapy

is helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves

Addiction

is often viewed as a chronic disease

play therapy

is used to treat children

confidentiality therapist

refers to the fact that the therapist cannot disclose private communications to any third party unless mandated or permitted by law to do so.

free association

the client says whatever comes to mind at the moment

group therapy

treatment modality involving 5-10 people with the same issue or concern meeting together with a trained clinician