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Cognitive behavioral therapy

Chapter 3 and Chapter 4: Assessment Diagnosis and Treament

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Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment Purposes of Assessment Description and diagnosis Taxonomic diagnosis, e.g., DSM-IV-TR Prognosis and treatment planning Prognosis ? predictions about future behavior under specified condition Treatment to enhance future development, not just remove problem Treatment planning and evaluation Generate plan to address problem Evaluation of effectiveness Assessing Disorders Clinical interviews Developmental and family history Semistructured interviews Behavioral assessment Behavior analysis or functional analysis of behavior: ABC Checklist and Rating scales Psychological Testing IQ Personality tests: Objective & Projective Classification & Diagnosis Categories vs. Dimensions Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Multi-axial system

Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives

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Theoretical Perspectives Biological Perspectives Medical model Physiological model Pros and cons of this model Biological Perspective Biological factors play a role (not the only one) in development of psychopathology Neurotransmitters Hormones Genetic influences Brain development Psychosocial approaches Emphasize importance of early experience Recognize social influences and psychological processes Psychodynamic perspectives Structure of the mind Conscious, preconscious (telephone number), unconscious Structure of personality Id, ego, superego Defense mechanisms Stages of Psychosexual development Oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital Cognitive-Behavioral Approach Cognitive influences Attributions Negative automatic thoughts Cognitive errors Behavioral influences

Psychology Comps Study Guide

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What to Expect: The comp exam is 50 multiple choice questions covering the following areas: Practice 40% (20 questions) HBSE 20% (10 questions) Assessment/Diagnosis 17% (8-9 questions) Research/Evaluation 6% (3 questions) Policy 6% (3 questions) Ethics 5% (2-3 questions) History 3% (1-2 questions) Diversity 3% (1-2 questions) Practice/ HBSE Theory Psychodynamic Approach (A*K*A: Psychoanalytical Therapy) Founder: Sigmund Freud Three Distinct Structures of the Personality: ???? ID: (primary) irrational thinking, immediate gratification, not willing to compromise, unconscious ???? Ego (secondary): rational thinking, conscious, logical ???? Superego (Balance): Guide Moral Development

Case Study

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At some point in your study of psychology, you may be required to write a case study. A case study is an in-depth analysis of a single person. These are often used in clinical cases or in situations when lab research is not possible or practical. In undergraduate courses, these are often based on a real individual, an imagined individual, or a character from a television show, film, or book.

AP Psychology Semester Two

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Motivation: need to desire that energizes and directs behavior. Feelings or ideas that cause us to act towards a goal Theories of Motivations 1) Instincts & Evolutionary Psychology -> fixed behavior pattern; complex, enhanced behavior patterns of a species 2) Drives & Incentives Drive Reduction Theory -> behavior motivated by biological needs, such as hunger, sex, sleep and thirst. The need activates a drive which motivates to eat, drink, sleep, etc. Overall, the body seeks to maintain homeostasis. Drive: aroused, motivated state. Overimpluse to act in a way to satisfy psychological need Secondary Drive: learned drives (i.e money) Incentive Theory: extrinsic reward ->incentive is an environment stimulus that motivates behavior. We are drawn to incentives because of learning.
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