{"id":392,"date":"2015-02-06T23:15:42","date_gmt":"2015-02-06T23:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/ospsych\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=392"},"modified":"2016-11-17T04:46:47","modified_gmt":"2016-11-17T04:46:47","slug":"types-of-treatment","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-herkimer-introtopsych-2\/chapter\/types-of-treatment\/","title":{"raw":"Types of Treatment","rendered":"Types of Treatment"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-highlight\">\r\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\r\nBy the end of this section, you will be able to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Distinguish between psychotherapy and biomedical therapy<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Recognize various orientations to psychotherapy<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discuss psychotropic medications and recognize which medications are used to treat specific psychological disorders<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm24800624\">One of the goals of therapy is to help a person stop repeating and reenacting destructive patterns and to start looking for better solutions to difficult situations. This goal is reflected in the following poem:<\/p>\r\n<strong><em>Autobiography in Five Short Chapters<\/em> by Portia Nelson (1993)<\/strong>\r\n<h3><\/h3>\r\n<blockquote>Chapter One\r\n\r\nI walk down the street.\r\nThere is a deep hole in the sidewalk.\r\nI fall in.\r\nI am lost. . . . I am helpless.\r\nIt isn't my fault.\r\nIt takes forever to find a way out.\r\n\r\nChapter Two\r\n\r\nI walk down the same street.\r\nThere is a deep hole in the sidewalk.\r\nI pretend I don't see it.\r\nI fall in again.\r\nI can't believe I am in this same place.\r\nBut, it isn't my fault.\r\nIt still takes a long time to get out.\r\n\r\nChapter Three\r\n\r\nI walk down the same street.\r\nThere is a deep hole in the sidewalk.\r\nI <em data-effect=\"italics\">see<\/em> it is there.\r\nI still fall in . . . it's a habit . . . but,\r\nmy eyes are open.\r\nI know where I am.\r\nIt is <em data-effect=\"italics\">my<\/em> fault.\r\nI get out immediately.\r\n\r\nChapter Four\r\n\r\nI walk down the same street.\r\nThere is a deep hole in the sidewalk.\r\nI walk around it.\r\n\r\nChapter Five\r\n\r\nI walk down another street.<\/blockquote>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm28367008\">Two types of therapy are psychotherapy and biomedical therapy. Both types of treatment help people with psychological disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. <span data-type=\"term\">Psychotherapy<\/span> is a psychological treatment that employs various methods to help someone overcome personal problems, or to attain personal growth. In modern practice, it has evolved ino what is known as psychodynamic therapy, which will be discussed later. <span data-type=\"term\">Biomedical therapy<\/span> involves medication and\/or medical procedures to treat psychological disorders. First, we will explore the various psychotherapeutic orientations outlined in <a class=\"autogenerated-content\" href=\"#Table_16_02_01\">[link]<\/a> (many of these orientations were discussed in the Introduction chapter).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<table id=\"Table_16_02_01\" summary=\"A table with three columns and seven rows is shown. From left to right, the columns are labeled \u201cType,\u201d \u201cDescription,\u201d and \u201cExample.\u201d Respectively, the first row reads: \u201cPsychodynamic psychotherapy,\u201d \u201cTalk therapy based on belief that the unconscious and childhood conflicts impact behavior,\u201d and \u201cPatient talks about his past.\u201d The next row reads: \u201cPlay therapy,\u201d \u201cPsychoanalytical therapy wherein interaction with toys is used instead of talk; used in child therapy,\u201d and \u201cPatient (child) acts out family scenes with dolls.\u201d The next row reads: \u201cBehavior therapy,\u201d \u201cPrinciples of learning applied to change undesirable behaviors,\u201d and \u201cPatient learns to overcome fear of elevators through several stages of relaxation techniques.\u201d The next row reads: \u201cCognitive therapy,\u201d \u201cAwareness of cognitive process helps patients eliminate thought patterns that lead to distress,\u201d and \u201cPatient learns not to overgeneralize failure based on single failure.\u201d The next row reads: \u201cCognitive-behavior therapy,\u201d \u201cWork to change cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors,\u201d and \u201cPatient learns to identify self-defeating behaviors to overcome an eating disorder.\u201d The final row reads: \u201cHumanistic therapy,\u201d \u201cIncrease self-awareness and acceptance through focus on conscious thoughts,\u201d and \u201cPatient learns to articulate thoughts that keep her from achieving her goals.\u201d\"><caption><span data-type=\"title\">Various Psychotherapy Techniques<\/span><\/caption>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Type<\/th>\r\n<th>Description<\/th>\r\n<th>Example<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Psychodynamic psychotherapy<\/td>\r\n<td>Talk therapy based on belief that the unconscious and childhood conflicts impact behavior<\/td>\r\n<td>Patient talks about his past<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Play therapy<\/td>\r\n<td>Psychoanalytical therapy wherein interaction with toys is used instead of talk; used in child therapy<\/td>\r\n<td>Patient (child) acts out family scenes with dolls<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Behavior therapy<\/td>\r\n<td>Principles of learning applied to change undesirable behaviors<\/td>\r\n<td>Patient learns to overcome fear of elevators through several stages of relaxation techniques<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Cognitive therapy<\/td>\r\n<td>Awareness of cognitive process helps patients eliminate thought patterns that lead to distress<\/td>\r\n<td>Patient learns not to overgeneralize failure based on single failure<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Cognitive-behavioral therapy<\/td>\r\n<td>Work to change cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors<\/td>\r\n<td>Patient learns to identify self-defeating behaviors to overcome an eating disorder<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Humanistic therapy<\/td>\r\n<td>Increase self-awareness and acceptance through focus on conscious thoughts<\/td>\r\n<td>Patient learns to articulate thoughts that keep her from achieving her goals<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<section id=\"fs-idm95280032\" data-depth=\"1\">\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2>PSYCHOTHERAPY TECHNIQUES: PSYCHOANALYSIS<\/h2>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idp53842512\">Psychoanalysis was developed by Sigmund <span class=\"no-emphasis\" data-type=\"term\">Freud<\/span> and was the first form of psychotherapy. It was the dominant therapeutic technique in the early 20th century, but it has since waned significantly in popularity. Freud believed most of our psychological problems are the result of repressed impulses and trauma experienced in childhood, and he believed psychoanalysis would help uncover long-buried feelings. In a psychoanalyst\u2019s office, you might see a patient lying on a couch speaking of dreams or childhood memories, and the therapist using various Freudian methods such as free association and dream analysis (<a class=\"autogenerated-content\" href=\"#CNX_Psych_16_02_FreudCouch\">[link]<\/a>). In <span data-type=\"term\">free association<\/span>, the patient relaxes and then says whatever comes to mind at the moment. However, Freud felt that the ego would at times try to block, or repress, unacceptable urges or painful conflicts during free association. Consequently, a patient would demonstrate resistance to recalling these thoughts or situations. In <span data-type=\"term\">dream analysis<\/span>, a therapist interprets the underlying meaning of dreams.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm77372400\">Psychoanalysis is a therapy approach that typically takes years. Over the course of time, the patient reveals a great deal about himself to the therapist. Freud suggested that during this patient-therapist relationship, the patient comes to develop strong feelings for the therapist\u2014maybe positive feelings, maybe negative feelings. Freud called this <span data-type=\"term\">transference<\/span>: the patient transfers all the positive or negative emotions associated with the patient\u2019s other relationships to the psychoanalyst. For example, Crystal is seeing a psychoanalyst. During the years of therapy, she comes to see her therapist as a father figure. She transfers her feelings about her father onto her therapist, perhaps in an effort to gain the love and attention she did not receive from her own father.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"CNX_Psych_16_02_FreudCouch\"><figcaption><\/figcaption>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"325\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/902\/2015\/02\/23225145\/CNX_Psych_16_02_FreudCouch.jpg\" alt=\"This photograph shows what Freud\u2019s famous psychoanalytic couch looked like. The couch is draped in tapestries and pillows, and the room is decorated with sculptures, books and pictures on the wall.\" width=\"325\" height=\"244\" data-media-type=\"image\/jpeg\" \/> This is the famous couch in Freud\u2019s consulting room. Patients were instructed to lie comfortably on the couch and to face away from Freud in order to feel less inhibited and to help them focus. Today, a psychotherapy patient is not likely to lie on a couch; instead he is more likely to sit facing the therapist (Prochaska &amp; Norcross, 2010). (credit: Robert Huffstutter)[\/caption]\r\n\r\n<\/figure><\/section>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm18370736\">Today, Freud\u2019s psychoanalytical perspective has been expanded upon by the developments of subsequent theories and methodologies: the <span class=\"no-emphasis\" data-type=\"term\">psychodynamic<\/span> perspective. This approach to therapy remains centered on the role of people\u2019s internal drives and forces, but treatment is less intensive than Freud\u2019s original model.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm29959888\" class=\"psychology link-to-learning textbox\" data-type=\"note\" data-label=\"Link to Learning\">\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Link to Learning<\/strong><\/em>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm112981008\">View a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WiLtQATY_1s&amp;feature=c4-overview-vl&amp;list=PL1vVXIm7maqWDSvievaymyHLkaD9qphzw\">brief video<\/a> that presents an overview of psychoanalysis theory, research, and practice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<section id=\"fs-idp67732048\" data-depth=\"1\">\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2>PSYCHOTHERAPY: PLAY THERAPY<\/h2>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm70760752\"><span data-type=\"term\">Play therapy<\/span> is often used with children since they are not likely to sit on a couch and recall their dreams or engage in traditional talk therapy. This technique uses a therapeutic process of play to \u201chelp clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth\u201d (O\u2019Connor, 2000, p. 7). The idea is that children play out their hopes, fantasies, and traumas while using dolls, stuffed animals, and sandbox figurines (<a class=\"autogenerated-content\" href=\"#CNX_Psych_16_02_Sandtray\">[link]<\/a>). Play therapy can also be used to help a therapist make a diagnosis. The therapist observes how the child interacts with toys (e.g., dolls, animals, and home settings) in an effort to understand the roots of the child\u2019s disturbed behavior. Play therapy can be nondirective or directive. In nondirective play therapy, children are encouraged to work through their problems by playing freely while the therapist observes (LeBlanc &amp; Ritchie, 2001). In directive play therapy, the therapist provides more structure and guidance in the play session by suggesting topics, asking questions, and even playing with the child (Harter, 1977).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure><\/figure><figure><\/figure><figure id=\"CNX_Psych_16_02_Sandtray\"><figcaption><\/figcaption>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"325\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/902\/2015\/02\/23225147\/CNX_Psych_16_02_Sandtray.jpg\" alt=\"This photograph shows a person playing with objects in a small box filled with sand. The person is organizing these objects and small play figures in a form of treatment called sandplay.\" width=\"325\" height=\"217\" data-media-type=\"image\/jpeg\" \/> This type of play therapy is known as sandplay or sandtray therapy. Children can set up a three-dimensional world using various figures and objects that correspond to their inner state (Kalff, 1991). (credit: Kristina Walter)[\/caption]\r\n\r\n<\/figure><\/section><section id=\"fs-idm93488480\" data-depth=\"1\">\r\n<h2>PSYCHOTHERAPY: BEHAVIOR THERAPY<\/h2>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm113039840\">In <span data-type=\"term\">psychoanalysis<\/span>, therapists help their patients look into their past to uncover repressed feelings. In <span data-type=\"term\">behavior therapy<\/span>, a therapist employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors\u2014rather than digging deeply into one\u2019s unconscious. Therapists with this orientation believe that dysfunctional behaviors, like phobias and bedwetting, can be changed by teaching clients new, more constructive behaviors. Behavior therapy employs both classical and operant conditioning techniques to change behavior.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idp42686176\">One type of behavior therapy utilizes classical conditioning techniques. Therapists using these techniques believe that dysfunctional behaviors are conditioned responses. Applying the conditioning principles developed by Ivan Pavlov, these therapists seek to recondition their clients and thus change their behavior. Emmie is eight years old, and frequently wets her bed at night. She\u2019s been invited to several sleepovers, but she won\u2019t go because of her problem. Using a type of conditioning therapy, Emmie begins to sleep on a liquid-sensitive bed pad that is hooked to an alarm. When moisture touches the pad, it sets off the alarm, waking up Emmie. When this process is repeated enough times, Emmie develops an association between urinary relaxation and waking up, and this stops the bedwetting. Emmie has now gone three weeks without wetting her bed and is looking forward to her first sleepover this weekend.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm76222160\">One commonly used classical conditioning therapeutic technique is <span data-type=\"term\">counterconditioning<\/span>: a client learns a new response to a stimulus that has previously elicited an undesirable behavior. Two counterconditioning techniques are aversive conditioning and exposure therapy. <span data-type=\"term\">Aversive conditioning<\/span> uses an unpleasant stimulus to stop an undesirable behavior. Therapists apply this technique to eliminate addictive behaviors, such as smoking, nail biting, and drinking. In aversion therapy, clients will typically engage in a specific behavior (such as nail biting) and at the same time are exposed to something unpleasant, such as a mild electric shock or a bad taste. After repeated associations between the unpleasant stimulus and the behavior, the client can learn to stop the unwanted behavior.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idp64292672\">Aversion therapy has been used effectively for years in the treatment of alcoholism (Davidson, 1974; Elkins, 1991; Streeton &amp; Whelan, 2001). One common way this occurs is through a chemically based substance known as Antabuse. When a person takes Antabuse and then consumes alcohol, uncomfortable side effects result including nausea, vomiting, increased heart rate, heart palpitations, severe headache, and shortness of breath. Antabuse is repeatedly paired with alcohol until the client associates alcohol with unpleasant feelings, which decreases the client\u2019s desire to consume alcohol. Antabuse creates a conditioned aversion to alcohol because it replaces the original pleasure response with an unpleasant one.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idp36302928\">In <span data-type=\"term\">exposure therapy<\/span>, a therapist seeks to treat clients\u2019 fears or anxiety by presenting them with the object or situation that causes their problem, with the idea that they will eventually get used to it. This can be done via reality, imagination, or virtual reality. Exposure therapy was first reported in 1924 by Mary Cover Jones, who is considered the mother of behavior therapy. Jones worked with a boy named Peter who was afraid of rabbits. Her goal was to replace Peter\u2019s fear of rabbits with a conditioned response of relaxation, which is a response that is incompatible with fear (<a class=\"autogenerated-content\" href=\"#CNX_Psych_16_02_Conditioning\">[link]<\/a>). How did she do it? Jones began by placing a caged rabbit on the other side of a room with Peter while he ate his afternoon snack. Over the course of several days, Jones moved the rabbit closer and closer to where Peter was seated with his snack. After two months of being exposed to the rabbit while relaxing with his snack, Peter was able to hold the rabbit and pet it while eating (Jones, 1924).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"CNX_Psych_16_02_Conditioning\"><figcaption><\/figcaption>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"731\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/902\/2015\/02\/23225149\/CNX_Psych_16_02_Conditioning.jpg\" alt=\"This figure, titled \u201cExposure Therapy,\u201d illustrates the exposure therapy strategy of Mary Cover Jones to rid a person of the fear of rabbits. The first of four levels depicts an image of a person and a rabbit with an equals sign between them. Under the rabbit reads \u201cconditioned stimulus (CS),\u201d and under the person reads \u201cfear of rabbits.\u201d The second level depicts an image of milk and cookies, labeled \u201cunconditioned stimulus (US),\u201d and on the other side of an equals sign there is a picture of the same person labeled \u201cunconditioned response (UR).\u201d The third level shows the milk and cookies, labeled \u201cunconditioned stimulus (US),\u201d and rabbit, labeled \u201cconditioned stimulus (CS),\u201d to the left and right of a plus sign, with the person on the other side of an equals sign. The label \u201cunconditioned response (UR) is below the person.\u201d The final level shows the person and the rabbit separated by an equals sign. This time the rabbit is labeled \u201cconditioned stimulus (CS)\u201d and the person is labeled \u201cconditioned response (CR).\u201d\" width=\"731\" height=\"877\" data-media-type=\"image\/jpeg\" \/> Exposure therapy seeks to change the response to a conditioned stimulus (CS). An unconditioned stimulus is presented over and over just after the presentation of the conditioned stimulus. This figure shows conditioning as conducted in Mary Cover Jones\u2019 1924 study.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n<\/figure><\/section>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm14968432\">Thirty years later, Joseph Wolpe (1958) refined Jones\u2019s techniques, giving us the behavior therapy technique of exposure therapy that is used today. A popular form of exposure therapy is <span data-type=\"term\">systematic desensitization<\/span>, wherein a calm and pleasant state is gradually associated with increasing levels of anxiety-inducing stimuli. The idea is that you can\u2019t be nervous and relaxed at the same time. Therefore, if you can learn to relax when you are facing environmental stimuli that make you nervous or fearful, you can eventually eliminate your unwanted fear response (Wolpe, 1958) (<a class=\"autogenerated-content\" href=\"#CNX_Psych_16_02_Spider\">[link]<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"CNX_Psych_16_02_Spider\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"325\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/902\/2015\/02\/23225150\/CNX_Psych_16_02_Spider.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up picture of a very large spider on a person\u2019s arm is shown. The person is using its other hand to hold up two of the spider\u2019s legs.\" width=\"325\" height=\"217\" data-media-type=\"image\/jpeg\" \/> This person suffers from arachnophobia (fear of spiders). Through exposure therapy he is learning how to face his fear in a controlled, therapeutic setting. (credit: \u201cGollyGforce \u2013 Living My Worst Nightmare\u201d\/Flickr)[\/caption]\r\n\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm89857152\">How does exposure therapy work? Jayden is terrified of elevators. Nothing bad has ever happened to him on an elevator, but he\u2019s so afraid of elevators that he will always take the stairs. That wasn\u2019t a problem when Jayden worked on the second floor of an office building, but now he has a new job\u2014on the 29th floor of a skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles. Jayden knows he can\u2019t climb 29 flights of stairs in order to get to work each day, so he decided to see a behavior therapist for help. The therapist asks Jayden to first construct a hierarchy of elevator-related situations that elicit fear and anxiety. They range from situations of mild anxiety such as being nervous around the other people in the elevator, to the fear of getting an arm caught in the door, to panic-provoking situations such as getting trapped or the cable snapping. Next, the therapist uses progressive relaxation. She teaches Jayden how to relax each of his muscle groups so that he achieves a drowsy, relaxed, and comfortable state of mind. Once he\u2019s in this state, she asks Jayden to imagine a mildly anxiety-provoking situation. Jayden is standing in front of the elevator thinking about pressing the call button.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm99200336\">If this scenario causes Jayden anxiety, he lifts his finger. The therapist would then tell Jayden to forget the scene and return to his relaxed state. She repeats this scenario over and over until Jayden can imagine himself pressing the call button without anxiety. Over time the therapist and Jayden use progressive relaxation and imagination to proceed through all of the situations on Jayden\u2019s hierarchy until he becomes desensitized to each one. After this, Jayden and the therapist begin to practice what he only previously envisioned in therapy, gradually going from pressing the button to actually riding an elevator. The goal is that Jayden will soon be able to take the elevator all the way up to the 29th floor of his office without feeling any anxiety.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idp25925152\">Sometimes, it\u2019s too impractical, expensive, or embarrassing to re-create anxiety- producing situations, so a therapist might employ <span data-type=\"term\">virtual reality exposure therapy<\/span> by using a simulation to help conquer fears. Virtual reality exposure therapy has been used effectively to treat numerous anxiety disorders such as the fear of public speaking, claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces), aviophobia (fear of flying), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a trauma and stressor-related disorder (Gerardi, Cukor, Difede, Rizzo, &amp; Rothbaum, 2010).<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div id=\"fs-idp27989024\" class=\"psychology link-to-learning textbox\" data-type=\"note\" data-label=\"Link to Learning\">\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Link to Learning<\/strong><\/em>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm22064512\">A new virtual reality exposure therapy is being used to treat PTSD in soldiers. Virtual Iraq is a simulation that mimics Middle Eastern cities and desert roads with situations similar to those soldiers experienced while deployed in Iraq. This method of virtual reality exposure therapy has been effective in treating PTSD for combat veterans. Approximately 80% of participants who completed treatment saw clinically significant reduction in their symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression (Rizzo et al., 2010). Watch this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FUl6E76XPs4\" target=\"_blank\">Virtual Iraq video<\/a> showing soldiers being treated via simulation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm20076208\">Some behavior therapies employ operant conditioning. Recall what you learned about operant conditioning: We have a tendency to repeat behaviors that are reinforced. What happens to behaviors that are not reinforced? They become extinguished. These principles can be applied to help people with a wide range of psychological problems. For instance, operant conditioning techniques designed to reinforce positive behaviors and punish unwanted behaviors have been an effective tool to help children with autism (Lovaas, 1987, 2003; Sallows &amp; Graupner, 2005; Wolf &amp; Risley, 1967). This technique is called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). In this treatment, child-specific reinforcers (e.g., stickers, praise, candy, bubbles, and extra play time) are used to reward and motivate autistic children when they demonstrate desired behaviors such as sitting on a chair when requested, verbalizing a greeting, or making eye contact. Punishment such as a timeout or a sharp \u201cNo!\u201d from the therapist or parent might be used to discourage undesirable behaviors such as pinching, scratching, and pulling hair.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idp7004192\">One popular operant conditioning intervention is called the <span data-type=\"term\">token economy<\/span>. This involves a controlled setting where individuals are reinforced for desirable behaviors with tokens, such as a poker chip, that can be exchanged for items or privileges. Token economies are often used in psychiatric hospitals to increase patient cooperation and activity levels. Patients are rewarded with tokens when they engage in positive behaviors (e.g., making their beds, brushing their teeth, coming to the cafeteria on time, and socializing with other patients). They can later exchange the tokens for extra TV time, private rooms, visits to the canteen, and so on (Dickerson, Tenhula, &amp; Green-Paden, 2005).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"fs-idm117707552\" data-depth=\"1\">\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2>PSYCHOTHERAPY: COGNITIVE THERAPY<\/h2>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm3692352\"><span data-type=\"term\">Cognitive therapy<\/span> is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on how a person\u2019s thoughts lead to feelings of distress. The idea behind cognitive therapy is that how you think determines how you feel and act. Cognitive therapists help their clients change dysfunctional thoughts in order to relieve distress. They help a client see how they misinterpret a situation (cognitive distortion). For example, a client may overgeneralize. Because Ray failed one test in his Psychology 101 course, he feels he is stupid and worthless. These thoughts then cause his mood to worsen. Therapists also help clients recognize when they blow things out of proportion. Because Ray failed his Psychology 101 test, he has concluded that he\u2019s going to fail the entire course and probably flunk out of college altogether. These errors in thinking have contributed to Ray\u2019s feelings of distress. His therapist will help him challenge these irrational beliefs, focus on their illogical basis, and correct them with more logical and rational thoughts and beliefs.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idp30015616\">Cognitive therapy was developed by psychiatrist Aaron <span class=\"no-emphasis\" data-type=\"term\">Beck<\/span> in the 1960s. His initial focus was on depression and how a client\u2019s self-defeating attitude served to maintain a depression despite positive factors in her life (Beck, Rush, Shaw, &amp; Emery, 1979) (<a class=\"autogenerated-content\" href=\"#CNX_Psych_16_02_Cognitive\">[link]<\/a>). Through questioning, a cognitive therapist can help a client recognize dysfunctional ideas, challenge catastrophizing thoughts about themselves and their situations, and find a more positive way to view things (Beck, 2011).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"CNX_Psych_16_02_Cognitive\"><figcaption><\/figcaption>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"731\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/902\/2015\/02\/23225151\/CNX_Psych_16_02_Cognitive.jpg\" alt=\"This graphic depicts two three-box flowcharts showing reactions to failing a test. The first flowchart flows from \u201cFailed test\u201d to \u201cInternal beliefs: I\u2019m worthless and stupid\u201d to \u201cDepression.\u201d The second flowchart flows from \u201cFailed test\u201d to \u201cInternal beliefs: I\u2019m smart, but I didn\u2019t study for this test. I can do better.\u201d to \u201cNo depression.\u201d\" width=\"731\" height=\"301\" data-media-type=\"image\/jpeg\" \/> Your emotional reactions are the result of your thoughts about the situation rather than the situation itself. For instance, if you consistently interpret events and emotions around the themes of loss and defeat, then you are likely to be depressed. Through therapy, you can learn more logical ways to interpret situations.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n<\/figure><\/section>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm2245120\" class=\"psychology link-to-learning textbox\" data-type=\"note\" data-label=\"Link to Learning\">\r\n<h4><em><strong>Link to Learning<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm99418624\">View a brief video in which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=45U1F7cDH5k\" target=\"_blank\">Judith Beck talks about cognitive therapy<\/a> and conducts a session with a client.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<section id=\"fs-idm80146528\" data-depth=\"1\">\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2>PSYCHOTHERAPY: COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY<\/h2>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idp67966576\">Cognitive-behavioral therapists focus much more on present issues than on a patient\u2019s childhood or past, as in other forms of psychotherapy. One of the first forms of cognitive-behavioral therapy was <span data-type=\"term\">rational emotive therapy (RET)<\/span>, which was founded by Albert Ellis and grew out of his dislike of Freudian psychoanalysis (Daniel, n.d.). Behaviorists such as Joseph Wolpe also influenced Ellis\u2019s therapeutic approach (National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists, 2009).<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm11328096\"><span data-type=\"term\">Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)<\/span> helps clients examine how their thoughts affect their behavior. It aims to change cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors. In essence, this approach is designed to change the way people think as well as how they act. It is similar to cognitive therapy in that CBT attempts to make individuals aware of their irrational and negative thoughts and helps people replace them with new, more positive ways of thinking. It is also similar to behavior therapies in that CBT teaches people how to practice and engage in more positive and healthy approaches to daily situations. In total, hundreds of studies have shown the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in the treatment of numerous psychological disorders such as depression, PTSD, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse (Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, n.d.). For example, CBT has been found to be effective in decreasing levels of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts in previously suicidal teenagers (Alavi, Sharifi, Ghanizadeh, &amp; Dehbozorgi, 2013). Cognitive-behavioral therapy has also been effective in reducing PTSD in specific populations, such as transit workers (Lowinger &amp; Rombom, 2012).<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm109900800\">Cognitive-behavioral therapy aims to change cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors using techniques like the ABC model. With this model, there is an <strong>A<\/strong>ction (sometimes called an activating event), the <strong>B<\/strong>elief about the event, and the <strong>C<\/strong>onsequences of this belief. Let\u2019s say, Jon and Joe both go to a party. Jon and Joe each have met a young woman at the party: Jon is talking with Megan most of the party, and Joe is talking with Amanda. At the end of the party, Jon asks Megan for her phone number and Joe asks Amanda. Megan tells Jon she would rather not give him her number, and Amanda tells Joe the same thing. Both Jon and Joe are surprised, as they thought things were going well. What can Jon and Joe tell themselves about why the women were not interested? Let\u2019s say Jon tells himself he is a loser, or is ugly, or \u201chas no game.\u201d Jon then gets depressed and decides not to go to another party, which starts a cycle that keeps him depressed. Joe tells himself that he had bad breath, goes out and buys a new toothbrush, goes to another party, and meets someone new.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm102479360\">Jon\u2019s belief about what happened results in a consequence of further depression, whereas Joe\u2019s belief does not. Jon is internalizing the attribution or reason for the rebuffs, which triggers his depression. On the other hand, Joe is externalizing the cause, so his thinking does not contribute to feelings of depression. Cognitive-behavioral therapy examines specific maladaptive and automatic thoughts and cognitive distortions. Some examples of cognitive distortions are all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, and jumping to conclusions. In overgeneralization, someone takes a small situation and makes it huge\u2014for example, instead of saying, \u201cThis particular woman was not interested in me,\u201d the man says, \u201cI am ugly, a loser, and no one is ever going to be interested in me.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm92601792\">All or nothing thinking, which is a common type of cognitive distortion for people suffering from depression, reflects extremes. In other words, everything is black or white. After being turned down for a date, Jon begins to think, \u201cNo woman will ever go out with me. I\u2019m going to be alone forever.\u201d He begins to feel anxious and sad as he contemplates his future.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm11440416\">The third kind of distortion involves jumping to conclusions\u2014assuming that people are thinking negatively about you or reacting negatively to you, even though there is no evidence. Consider the example of Savannah and Hillaire, who recently met at a party. They have a lot in common, and Savannah thinks they could become friends. She calls Hillaire to invite her for coffee. Since Hillaire doesn\u2019t answer, Savannah leaves her a message. Several days go by and Savannah never hears back from her potential new friend. Maybe Hillaire never received the message because she lost her phone or she is too busy to return the phone call. But if Savannah believes that Hillaire didn\u2019t like Savannah or didn\u2019t want to be her friend, she is demonstrating the cognitive distortion of jumping to conclusions.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm22140512\">How effective is CBT? One client said this about his cognitive-behavioral therapy:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<blockquote id=\"fs-idm18082720\">I have had many painful episodes of depression in my life, and this has had a negative effect on my career and has put considerable strain on my friends and family. The treatments I have received, such as taking antidepressants and psychodynamic counseling, have helped [me] to cope with the symptoms and to get some insights into the roots of my problems. CBT has been by far the most useful approach I have found in tackling these mood problems. It has raised my awareness of how my thoughts impact on my moods. How the way I think about myself, about others and about the world can lead me into depression. It is a practical approach, which does not dwell so much on childhood experiences, whilst acknowledging that it was then that these patterns were learned. It looks at what is happening now, and gives tools to manage these moods on a daily basis. (Martin, 2007, n.p.)<\/blockquote>\r\n<\/section><section id=\"fs-idm2331248\" data-depth=\"1\">\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2>PSYCHOTHERAPY: HUMANISTIC THERAPY<\/h2>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm769120\">Humanistic psychology focuses on helping people achieve their potential. So it makes sense that the goal of <span data-type=\"term\">humanistic therapy<\/span> is to help people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves. In contrast to psychoanalysis, humanistic therapists focus on conscious rather than unconscious thoughts. They also emphasize the patient\u2019s present and future, as opposed to exploring the patient\u2019s past.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idp68190784\">Psychologist Carl <span class=\"no-emphasis\" data-type=\"term\">Rogers<\/span> developed a therapeutic orientation known as <span data-type=\"term\">Rogerian<\/span>, or <span data-type=\"term\">client-centered therapy<\/span>. Note the change from <em data-effect=\"italics\">patients<\/em> to <em data-effect=\"italics\">clients<\/em>. Rogers (1951) felt that the term patient suggested the person seeking help was sick and looking for a cure. Since this is a form of <span data-type=\"term\">nondirective therapy<\/span>, a therapeutic approach in which the therapist does not give advice or provide interpretations but helps the person to identify conflicts and understand feelings, Rogers (1951) emphasized the importance of the person taking control of his own life to overcome life\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm86589504\">In client-centered therapy, the therapist uses the technique of active listening. In active listening, the therapist acknowledges, restates, and clarifies what the client expresses. Therapists also practice what Rogers called <span data-type=\"term\">unconditional positive regard<\/span>, which involves not judging clients and simply accepting them for who they are. Rogers (1951) also felt that therapists should demonstrate genuineness, empathy, and acceptance toward their clients because this helps people become more accepting of themselves, which results in personal growth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section><section id=\"fs-idp5059168\" data-depth=\"1\">\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2>EVALUATING VARIOUS FORMS OF PSYCHOTHERAPY<\/h2>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm105202048\">How can we assess the effectiveness of psychotherapy? Is one technique more effective than another? For anyone considering therapy, these are important questions. According to the American Psychological Association, three factors work together to produce successful treatment. The first is the use of evidence-based treatment that is deemed appropriate for your particular issue. The second important factor is the clinical expertise of the psychologist or therapist. The third factor is your own characteristics, values, preferences, and culture. Many people begin psychotherapy feeling like their problem will never be resolved; however, psychotherapy helps people see that they can do things to make their situation better. Psychotherapy can help reduce a person\u2019s anxiety, depression, and maladaptive behaviors. Through psychotherapy, individuals can learn to engage in healthy behaviors designed to help them better express emotions, improve relationships, think more positively, and perform more effectively at work or school.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm60620592\">Many studies have explored the effectiveness of psychotherapy. For example, one large-scale study that examined 16 meta-analyses of CBT reported that it was equally effective or more effective than other therapies in treating PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, and social phobia (Butlera, Chapmanb, Formanc, &amp; Becka, 2006). Another study found that CBT was as effective at treating depression (43% success rate) as prescription medication (50% success rate) compared to the placebo rate of 25% (DeRubeis et al., 2005). Another meta-analysis found that psychodynamic therapy was also as effective at treating these types of psychological issues as CBT (Shedler, 2010). However, no studies have found one psychotherapeutic approach more effective than another (Abbass, Kisely, &amp; Kroenke, 2006; Chorpita et al., 2011), nor have they shown any relationship between a client\u2019s treatment outcome and the level of the clinician\u2019s training or experience (Wampold, 2007). Regardless of which type of psychotherapy an individual chooses, one critical factor that determines the success of treatment is the person\u2019s relationship with the psychologist or therapist.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section><section id=\"fs-idp23059680\" data-depth=\"1\">\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2>BIOMEDICAL THERAPIES<\/h2>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm20683296\">Individuals can be prescribed biologically based treatments or psychotropic medications that are used to treat mental disorders. While these are often used in combination with psychotherapy, they also are taken by individuals not in therapy. This is known as <span data-type=\"term\">biomedical therapy<\/span>. Medications used to treat psychological disorders are called psychotropic medications and are prescribed by medical doctors, including psychiatrists. In Louisiana and New Mexico, psychologists are able to prescribe some types of these medications (American Psychological Association, 2014).<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idp36777024\">Different types and classes of medications are prescribed for different disorders. A depressed person might be given an antidepressant, a bipolar individual might be given a mood stabilizer, and a schizophrenic individual might be given an antipsychotic. These medications treat the symptoms of a psychological disorder. They can help people feel better so that they can function on a daily basis, but they do not cure the disorder. Some people may only need to take a psychotropic medication for a short period of time. Others with severe disorders like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia may need to take psychotropic medication for a long time. <a class=\"autogenerated-content\" href=\"#Table_16_02_02\">[link]<\/a> shows the types of medication and how they are used.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<table id=\"Table_16_02_02\" summary=\"A table showing different types of medication, the diseases they are used to treat, the brand names of the medications, how they work, and the side effects is shown. The order of the categories in each row is as follows: \u201cType of Medication,\u201d \u201cUsed to Treat,\u201d \u201cBrand Names of Commonly Prescribed Medications,\u201d \u201cHow They Work,\u201d and \u201cSide Effects.\u201d The information for \u201cAntipsychotics (developed in the 1950s)\u201d is as follows: \u201cSchizophrenia and other types of severe thought disorders,\u201d \u201cHaldol, Mellaril, Prolixin, Thorazine,\u201d \u201cTreat positive psychotic symptoms such as auditory and visual hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia by blocking the neurotransmitter dopamine,\u201d and \u201cLong-term use can lead to involuntary movements of the arms, legs, tongue and facial muscles, resulting in Parkinson\u2019s-like tremors.\u201d The information for \u201cAtypical Antipsychotics (developed in the late 1980s)\u201d is as follows: \u201cSchizophrenia and other types of severe thought disorders,\u201d \u201cAbilify, Risperdal, Clozaril,\u201d \u201cTreat the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as withdrawal and apathy, by targeting both dopamine and serotonin receptors; newer medications may treat both positive and negative symptoms,\u201d and \u201cCan increase the risk of obesity and diabetes as well as elevate cholesterol levels; constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, and dizziness.\u201d The information for \u201cAnti-depressants\u201d is as follows: \u201cDepression and increasingly for anxiety,\u201d \u201cPaxil, Prozac, Zoloft (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, [SSRIs]); Tofranil and Elavil (tricyclics),\u201d \u201cAlter levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine,\u201d \u201cSSRIs: headache, nausea, weight gain, drowsiness, reduced sex drive; Tricyclics: dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, drowsiness, reduced sex drive, increased risk of suicide.\u201d The information for \u201cAnti-anxiety agents\u201d is as follows: \u201cAnxiety and agitation that occur in OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and social phobia,\u201d \u201cXanax, Valium, Ativan,\u201d \u201cDepress central nervous system activity,\u201d and \u201cDrowsiness, dizziness, headache, fatigue, lightheadedness.\u201d The information for \u201cMood Stabilizers\u201d is as follows: \u201cBipolar disorder,\u201d \u201cLithium, Depakote, Lamictal, Tegretol,\u201d \u201cTreat episodes of mania as well as depression,\u201d and \u201cExcessive thirst, irregular heartbeat, itching\/rash, swelling (face, mouth, and extremities), nausea, loss of appetite.\u201d The information for \u201cStimulants\u201d is as follows: \u201cADHD,\u201d \u201cAdderall, Ritalin,\u201d \u201cImprove ability to focus on a task and maintain attention,\u201d and \u201cDecreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, stomachache, headache.\u201d\"><caption><span data-type=\"title\">Commonly Prescribed Psychotropic Medications<\/span><\/caption>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Type of Medication<\/th>\r\n<th>Used to Treat<\/th>\r\n<th>Brand Names of Commonly Prescribed Medications<\/th>\r\n<th>How They Work<\/th>\r\n<th>Side Effects<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr valign=\"top\">\r\n<td>Antipsychotics (developed in the 1950s)<\/td>\r\n<td>Schizophrenia and other types of severe thought disorders<\/td>\r\n<td>Haldol, Mellaril, Prolixin, Thorazine<\/td>\r\n<td>Treat positive psychotic symptoms such as auditory and visual hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia by blocking the neurotransmitter dopamine<\/td>\r\n<td>Long-term use can lead to tardive dyskinesia, involuntary movements of the arms, legs, tongue and facial muscles, resulting in Parkinson\u2019s-like tremors<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"top\">\r\n<td>Atypical Antipsychotics (developed in the late 1980s)<\/td>\r\n<td>Schizophrenia and other types of severe thought disorders<\/td>\r\n<td>Abilify, Risperdal, Clozaril<\/td>\r\n<td>Treat the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as withdrawal and apathy, by targeting both dopamine and serotonin receptors; newer medications may treat both positive and negative symptoms<\/td>\r\n<td>Can increase the risk of obesity and diabetes as well as elevate cholesterol levels; constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, and dizziness<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"top\">\r\n<td>Anti-depressants<\/td>\r\n<td>Depression and increasingly for anxiety<\/td>\r\n<td>Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, [SSRIs]); Tofranil and Elavil (tricyclics)<\/td>\r\n<td>Alter levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine<\/td>\r\n<td>SSRIs: headache, nausea, weight gain, drowsiness, reduced sex drive\r\n<div data-type=\"newline\"><\/div>\r\nTricyclics: dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, drowsiness, reduced sex drive, increased risk of suicide<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"top\">\r\n<td>Anti-anxiety agents<\/td>\r\n<td>Anxiety and agitation that occur in OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and social phobia<\/td>\r\n<td>Xanax, Valium, Ativan<\/td>\r\n<td>Depress central nervous system activity<\/td>\r\n<td>Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, fatigue, lightheadedness<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"top\">\r\n<td>Mood Stabilizers<\/td>\r\n<td>Bipolar disorder<\/td>\r\n<td>Lithium, Depakote, Lamictal, Tegretol<\/td>\r\n<td>Treat episodes of mania as well as depression<\/td>\r\n<td>Excessive thirst, irregular heartbeat, itching\/rash, swelling (face, mouth, and extremities), nausea, loss of appetite<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr valign=\"top\">\r\n<td>Stimulants<\/td>\r\n<td>ADHD<\/td>\r\n<td>Adderall, Ritalin<\/td>\r\n<td>Improve ability to focus on a task and maintain attention<\/td>\r\n<td>Decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, stomachache, headache<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm22635296\">Another biologically based treatment that continues to be used, although infrequently, is <span data-type=\"term\">electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)<\/span> (formerly known by its unscientific name as electroshock therapy). It involves using an electrical current to induce seizures to help alleviate the effects of severe depression. The exact mechanism is unknown, although it does help alleviate symptoms for people with severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy (Pagnin, de Queiroz, Pini, &amp; Cassano, 2004). About 85% of people treated with ECT improve (Reti, n.d.). However, the memory loss associated with repeated administrations has led to it being implemented as a last resort (Donahue, 2000; Prudic, Peyser, &amp; Sackeim, 2000). A more recent alternative is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a procedure approved by the FDA in 2008 that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve depression symptoms; it is used when other treatments have not worked (Mayo Clinic, 2012).<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm95983920\" class=\"psychology dig-deeper textbox shaded\" data-type=\"note\" data-label=\"Dig Deeper\">\r\n<h2 data-type=\"title\"><strong>Dig Deeper: Evidence-based Practice<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm116736576\">A buzzword in therapy today is evidence-based practice. However, it\u2019s not a novel concept but one that has been used in medicine for at least two decades. Evidence-based practice is used to reduce errors in treatment selection by making clinical decisions based on research (Sackett &amp; Rosenberg, 1995). In any case, evidence-based treatment is on the rise in the field of psychology. So what is it, and why does it matter? In an effort to determine which treatment methodologies are evidenced-based, professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association (APA) have recommended that specific psychological treatments be used to treat certain psychological disorders (Chambless &amp; Ollendick, 2001). According to the APA (2005), \u201cEvidence-based practice in psychology (EBPP) is the integration of the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of patient characteristics, culture, and preferences\u201d (p. 1).<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm111362416\">The foundational idea behind evidence based treatment is that best practices are determined by research evidence that has been compiled by comparing various forms of treatment (Charman &amp; Barkham, 2005). These treatments are then operationalized and placed in treatment manuals\u2014trained therapists follow these manuals. The benefits are that evidence-based treatment can reduce variability between therapists to ensure that a specific approach is delivered with integrity (Charman &amp; Barkham, 2005). Therefore, clients have a higher chance of receiving therapeutic interventions that are effective at treating their specific disorder. While EBPP is based on randomized control trials, critics of EBPP reject it stating that the results of trials cannot be applied to individuals and instead determinations regarding treatment should be based on a therapist\u2019s judgment (Mullen &amp; Streiner, 2004).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section><section id=\"fs-idm107498560\" class=\"summary\" data-depth=\"1\">\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm60005696\">Psychoanalysis was developed by Sigmund Freud. Freud\u2019s theory is that a person\u2019s psychological problems are the result of repressed impulses or childhood trauma. The goal of the therapist is to help a person uncover buried feelings by using techniques such as free association and dream analysis.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm21915296\">Play therapy is a psychodynamic therapy technique often used with children. The idea is that children play out their hopes, fantasies, and traumas, using dolls, stuffed animals, and sandbox figurines.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm22705312\">In behavior therapy, a therapist employs principles of learning from classical and operant conditioning to help clients change undesirable behaviors. Counterconditioning is a commonly used therapeutic technique in which a client learns a new response to a stimulus that has previously elicited an undesirable behavior via classical conditioning. Principles of operant conditioning can be applied to help people deal with a wide range of psychological problems. Token economy is an example of a popular operant conditioning technique.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm86865152\">Cognitive therapy is a technique that focuses on how thoughts lead to feelings of distress. The idea behind cognitive therapy is that how you think determines how you feel and act. Cognitive therapists help clients change dysfunctional thoughts in order to relieve distress. Cognitive-behavioral therapy explores how our thoughts affect our behavior. Cognitive-behavioral therapy aims to change cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm36823392\">Humanistic therapy focuses on helping people achieve their potential. One form of humanistic therapy developed by Carl Rogers is known as client-centered or Rogerian therapy. Client-centered therapists use the techniques of active listening, unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathy to help clients become more accepting of themselves.<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm23603312\">Often in combination with psychotherapy, people can be prescribed biologically based treatments such as psychotropic medications and\/or other medical procedures such as electro-convulsive therapy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section><section id=\"fs-idm34844544\" class=\"review-questions\" data-depth=\"1\">\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\nhttps:\/\/oea.herokuapp.com\/assessments\/1354\r\n\r\n<\/section><section id=\"fs-idm92724432\" class=\"critical-thinking\" data-depth=\"1\">\r\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-info\">\r\n<h3>Self Check Questions<\/h3>\r\n<section id=\"self-check-questions\"><section id=\"fs-idm92724432\" class=\"critical-thinking\" data-depth=\"1\">\r\n<h4 data-type=\"title\"><em><strong>Critical Thinking Question<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm111302384\" data-type=\"exercise\">\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm96493312\" data-type=\"problem\">\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm34834320\">1. Imagine that you are a psychiatrist. Your patient, Pat, comes to you with the following symptoms: anxiety and feelings of sadness. Which therapeutic approach would you recommend and why?<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section><section id=\"fs-idp77161888\" class=\"personal-application\" data-depth=\"1\">\r\n<h4 data-type=\"title\"><em><strong>Personal Application Question<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idp53849792\" data-type=\"exercise\">\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm114468160\" data-type=\"problem\">\r\n<p id=\"fs-idm62225264\">2. If you were to choose a therapist practicing one of the techniques presented in this section, which kind of therapist would you choose and why?<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<div data-type=\"glossary\"><\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div>\r\n<h3><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-info\"><section id=\"self-check-answers\">\r\n<div data-type=\"exercise\">\r\n<h3>Answers<\/h3>\r\n1. I would recommend psychodynamic talk therapy or cognitive therapy to help the person see how her thoughts and behaviors are having negative effects.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div>\r\n<h3><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-success\"><section id=\"glossary\">\r\n<h3>Glossary<\/h3>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idp74494112\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">aversive conditioning\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>counterconditioning technique that pairs an unpleasant stimulant with an undesirable behavior<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm73038912\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">behavior therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>therapeutic orientation that employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm18566640\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">biomedical therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>treatment that involves medication and\/or medical procedures to treat psychological disorders<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm72658656\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">cognitive-behavioral therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>form of psychotherapy that aims to change cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm79300224\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">cognitive therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>form of psychotherapy that focuses on how a person\u2019s thoughts lead to feelings of distress, with the aim of helping them change these irrational thoughts<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm93712800\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">counterconditioning\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>classical conditioning therapeutic technique in which a client learns a new response to a stimulus that has previously elicited an undesirable behavior<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm63748064\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">dream analysis\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>technique in psychoanalysis in which patients recall their dreams and the psychoanalyst interprets them to reveal unconscious desires or struggles<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm21896496\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>type of biomedical therapy that involves using an electrical current to induce seizures in a person to help alleviate the effects of severe depression<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm72649248\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">exposure therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>counterconditioning technique in which a therapist seeks to treat a client\u2019s fear or anxiety by presenting the feared object or situation with the idea that the person will eventually get used to it<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idp4159440\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">free association\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>technique in psychoanalysis in which the patient says whatever comes to mind at the moment<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idp60594944\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">humanistic therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>therapeutic orientation aimed at helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm92258464\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">nondirective therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>therapeutic approach in which the therapist does not give advice or provide interpretations but helps the person identify conflicts and understand feelings<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm67648032\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">play therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>therapeutic process, often used with children, that employs toys to help them resolve psychological problems<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idp10326096\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">psychoanalysis\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>therapeutic orientation developed by Sigmund Freud that employs free association, dream analysis, and transference to uncover repressed feelings<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idp67977408\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">psychotherapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>(also, psychodynamic psychotherapy) psychological treatment that employs various methods to help someone overcome personal problems, or to attain personal growth<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm9549536\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">rational emotive therapy (RET)\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>form of cognitive-behavioral therapy<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm70479408\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">Rogerian (client-centered therapy)\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>non-directive form of humanistic psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes unconditional positive regard and self-acceptance<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm15424592\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">systematic desensitization\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>form of exposure therapy used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders by exposing a person to the feared object or situation through a stimulus hierarchy<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm19273216\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">token economy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>controlled setting where individuals are reinforced for desirable behaviors with tokens (e.g., poker chip) that be exchanged for items or privileges<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm98517984\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">transference\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>process in psychoanalysis in which the patient transfers all of the positive or negative emotions associated with the patient\u2019s other relationships to the psychoanalyst<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm86069040\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">unconditional positive regard\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>fundamental acceptance of a person regardless of what they say or do; term associated with humanistic psychology<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"fs-idm23290656\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">virtual reality exposure therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>uses a simulation rather than the actual feared object or situation to help people conquer their fears<\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div>\r\n<\/section>","rendered":"<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-highlight\">\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<p>By the end of this section, you will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Distinguish between psychotherapy and biomedical therapy<\/li>\n<li>Recognize various orientations to psychotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Discuss psychotropic medications and recognize which medications are used to treat specific psychological disorders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm24800624\">One of the goals of therapy is to help a person stop repeating and reenacting destructive patterns and to start looking for better solutions to difficult situations. This goal is reflected in the following poem:<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Autobiography in Five Short Chapters<\/em> by Portia Nelson (1993)<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>Chapter One<\/p>\n<p>I walk down the street.<br \/>\nThere is a deep hole in the sidewalk.<br \/>\nI fall in.<br \/>\nI am lost. . . . I am helpless.<br \/>\nIt isn&#8217;t my fault.<br \/>\nIt takes forever to find a way out.<\/p>\n<p>Chapter Two<\/p>\n<p>I walk down the same street.<br \/>\nThere is a deep hole in the sidewalk.<br \/>\nI pretend I don&#8217;t see it.<br \/>\nI fall in again.<br \/>\nI can&#8217;t believe I am in this same place.<br \/>\nBut, it isn&#8217;t my fault.<br \/>\nIt still takes a long time to get out.<\/p>\n<p>Chapter Three<\/p>\n<p>I walk down the same street.<br \/>\nThere is a deep hole in the sidewalk.<br \/>\nI <em data-effect=\"italics\">see<\/em> it is there.<br \/>\nI still fall in . . . it&#8217;s a habit . . . but,<br \/>\nmy eyes are open.<br \/>\nI know where I am.<br \/>\nIt is <em data-effect=\"italics\">my<\/em> fault.<br \/>\nI get out immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Chapter Four<\/p>\n<p>I walk down the same street.<br \/>\nThere is a deep hole in the sidewalk.<br \/>\nI walk around it.<\/p>\n<p>Chapter Five<\/p>\n<p>I walk down another street.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p id=\"fs-idm28367008\">Two types of therapy are psychotherapy and biomedical therapy. Both types of treatment help people with psychological disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. <span data-type=\"term\">Psychotherapy<\/span> is a psychological treatment that employs various methods to help someone overcome personal problems, or to attain personal growth. In modern practice, it has evolved ino what is known as psychodynamic therapy, which will be discussed later. <span data-type=\"term\">Biomedical therapy<\/span> involves medication and\/or medical procedures to treat psychological disorders. First, we will explore the various psychotherapeutic orientations outlined in <a class=\"autogenerated-content\" href=\"#Table_16_02_01\">[link]<\/a> (many of these orientations were discussed in the Introduction chapter).<\/p>\n<table id=\"Table_16_02_01\" summary=\"A table with three columns and seven rows is shown. From left to right, the columns are labeled \u201cType,\u201d \u201cDescription,\u201d and \u201cExample.\u201d Respectively, the first row reads: \u201cPsychodynamic psychotherapy,\u201d \u201cTalk therapy based on belief that the unconscious and childhood conflicts impact behavior,\u201d and \u201cPatient talks about his past.\u201d The next row reads: \u201cPlay therapy,\u201d \u201cPsychoanalytical therapy wherein interaction with toys is used instead of talk; used in child therapy,\u201d and \u201cPatient (child) acts out family scenes with dolls.\u201d The next row reads: \u201cBehavior therapy,\u201d \u201cPrinciples of learning applied to change undesirable behaviors,\u201d and \u201cPatient learns to overcome fear of elevators through several stages of relaxation techniques.\u201d The next row reads: \u201cCognitive therapy,\u201d \u201cAwareness of cognitive process helps patients eliminate thought patterns that lead to distress,\u201d and \u201cPatient learns not to overgeneralize failure based on single failure.\u201d The next row reads: \u201cCognitive-behavior therapy,\u201d \u201cWork to change cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors,\u201d and \u201cPatient learns to identify self-defeating behaviors to overcome an eating disorder.\u201d The final row reads: \u201cHumanistic therapy,\u201d \u201cIncrease self-awareness and acceptance through focus on conscious thoughts,\u201d and \u201cPatient learns to articulate thoughts that keep her from achieving her goals.\u201d\">\n<caption><span data-type=\"title\">Various Psychotherapy Techniques<\/span><\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Type<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<th>Example<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Psychodynamic psychotherapy<\/td>\n<td>Talk therapy based on belief that the unconscious and childhood conflicts impact behavior<\/td>\n<td>Patient talks about his past<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Play therapy<\/td>\n<td>Psychoanalytical therapy wherein interaction with toys is used instead of talk; used in child therapy<\/td>\n<td>Patient (child) acts out family scenes with dolls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Behavior therapy<\/td>\n<td>Principles of learning applied to change undesirable behaviors<\/td>\n<td>Patient learns to overcome fear of elevators through several stages of relaxation techniques<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cognitive therapy<\/td>\n<td>Awareness of cognitive process helps patients eliminate thought patterns that lead to distress<\/td>\n<td>Patient learns not to overgeneralize failure based on single failure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cognitive-behavioral therapy<\/td>\n<td>Work to change cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors<\/td>\n<td>Patient learns to identify self-defeating behaviors to overcome an eating disorder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Humanistic therapy<\/td>\n<td>Increase self-awareness and acceptance through focus on conscious thoughts<\/td>\n<td>Patient learns to articulate thoughts that keep her from achieving her goals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<section id=\"fs-idm95280032\" data-depth=\"1\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>PSYCHOTHERAPY TECHNIQUES: PSYCHOANALYSIS<\/h2>\n<p id=\"fs-idp53842512\">Psychoanalysis was developed by Sigmund <span class=\"no-emphasis\" data-type=\"term\">Freud<\/span> and was the first form of psychotherapy. It was the dominant therapeutic technique in the early 20th century, but it has since waned significantly in popularity. Freud believed most of our psychological problems are the result of repressed impulses and trauma experienced in childhood, and he believed psychoanalysis would help uncover long-buried feelings. In a psychoanalyst\u2019s office, you might see a patient lying on a couch speaking of dreams or childhood memories, and the therapist using various Freudian methods such as free association and dream analysis (<a class=\"autogenerated-content\" href=\"#CNX_Psych_16_02_FreudCouch\">[link]<\/a>). In <span data-type=\"term\">free association<\/span>, the patient relaxes and then says whatever comes to mind at the moment. However, Freud felt that the ego would at times try to block, or repress, unacceptable urges or painful conflicts during free association. Consequently, a patient would demonstrate resistance to recalling these thoughts or situations. In <span data-type=\"term\">dream analysis<\/span>, a therapist interprets the underlying meaning of dreams.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm77372400\">Psychoanalysis is a therapy approach that typically takes years. Over the course of time, the patient reveals a great deal about himself to the therapist. Freud suggested that during this patient-therapist relationship, the patient comes to develop strong feelings for the therapist\u2014maybe positive feelings, maybe negative feelings. Freud called this <span data-type=\"term\">transference<\/span>: the patient transfers all the positive or negative emotions associated with the patient\u2019s other relationships to the psychoanalyst. For example, Crystal is seeing a psychoanalyst. During the years of therapy, she comes to see her therapist as a father figure. She transfers her feelings about her father onto her therapist, perhaps in an effort to gain the love and attention she did not receive from her own father.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"CNX_Psych_16_02_FreudCouch\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><div style=\"width: 335px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/902\/2015\/02\/23225145\/CNX_Psych_16_02_FreudCouch.jpg\" alt=\"This photograph shows what Freud\u2019s famous psychoanalytic couch looked like. The couch is draped in tapestries and pillows, and the room is decorated with sculptures, books and pictures on the wall.\" width=\"325\" height=\"244\" data-media-type=\"image\/jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is the famous couch in Freud\u2019s consulting room. Patients were instructed to lie comfortably on the couch and to face away from Freud in order to feel less inhibited and to help them focus. Today, a psychotherapy patient is not likely to lie on a couch; instead he is more likely to sit facing the therapist (Prochaska &amp; Norcross, 2010). (credit: Robert Huffstutter)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<p id=\"fs-idm18370736\">Today, Freud\u2019s psychoanalytical perspective has been expanded upon by the developments of subsequent theories and methodologies: the <span class=\"no-emphasis\" data-type=\"term\">psychodynamic<\/span> perspective. This approach to therapy remains centered on the role of people\u2019s internal drives and forces, but treatment is less intensive than Freud\u2019s original model.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"fs-idm29959888\" class=\"psychology link-to-learning textbox\" data-type=\"note\" data-label=\"Link to Learning\">\n<p><em><strong>Link to Learning<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm112981008\">View a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WiLtQATY_1s&amp;feature=c4-overview-vl&amp;list=PL1vVXIm7maqWDSvievaymyHLkaD9qphzw\">brief video<\/a> that presents an overview of psychoanalysis theory, research, and practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"fs-idp67732048\" data-depth=\"1\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>PSYCHOTHERAPY: PLAY THERAPY<\/h2>\n<p id=\"fs-idm70760752\"><span data-type=\"term\">Play therapy<\/span> is often used with children since they are not likely to sit on a couch and recall their dreams or engage in traditional talk therapy. This technique uses a therapeutic process of play to \u201chelp clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth\u201d (O\u2019Connor, 2000, p. 7). The idea is that children play out their hopes, fantasies, and traumas while using dolls, stuffed animals, and sandbox figurines (<a class=\"autogenerated-content\" href=\"#CNX_Psych_16_02_Sandtray\">[link]<\/a>). Play therapy can also be used to help a therapist make a diagnosis. The therapist observes how the child interacts with toys (e.g., dolls, animals, and home settings) in an effort to understand the roots of the child\u2019s disturbed behavior. Play therapy can be nondirective or directive. In nondirective play therapy, children are encouraged to work through their problems by playing freely while the therapist observes (LeBlanc &amp; Ritchie, 2001). In directive play therapy, the therapist provides more structure and guidance in the play session by suggesting topics, asking questions, and even playing with the child (Harter, 1977).<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"CNX_Psych_16_02_Sandtray\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><div style=\"width: 335px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/902\/2015\/02\/23225147\/CNX_Psych_16_02_Sandtray.jpg\" alt=\"This photograph shows a person playing with objects in a small box filled with sand. The person is organizing these objects and small play figures in a form of treatment called sandplay.\" width=\"325\" height=\"217\" data-media-type=\"image\/jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">This type of play therapy is known as sandplay or sandtray therapy. Children can set up a three-dimensional world using various figures and objects that correspond to their inner state (Kalff, 1991). (credit: Kristina Walter)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"fs-idm93488480\" data-depth=\"1\">\n<h2>PSYCHOTHERAPY: BEHAVIOR THERAPY<\/h2>\n<p id=\"fs-idm113039840\">In <span data-type=\"term\">psychoanalysis<\/span>, therapists help their patients look into their past to uncover repressed feelings. In <span data-type=\"term\">behavior therapy<\/span>, a therapist employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors\u2014rather than digging deeply into one\u2019s unconscious. Therapists with this orientation believe that dysfunctional behaviors, like phobias and bedwetting, can be changed by teaching clients new, more constructive behaviors. Behavior therapy employs both classical and operant conditioning techniques to change behavior.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idp42686176\">One type of behavior therapy utilizes classical conditioning techniques. Therapists using these techniques believe that dysfunctional behaviors are conditioned responses. Applying the conditioning principles developed by Ivan Pavlov, these therapists seek to recondition their clients and thus change their behavior. Emmie is eight years old, and frequently wets her bed at night. She\u2019s been invited to several sleepovers, but she won\u2019t go because of her problem. Using a type of conditioning therapy, Emmie begins to sleep on a liquid-sensitive bed pad that is hooked to an alarm. When moisture touches the pad, it sets off the alarm, waking up Emmie. When this process is repeated enough times, Emmie develops an association between urinary relaxation and waking up, and this stops the bedwetting. Emmie has now gone three weeks without wetting her bed and is looking forward to her first sleepover this weekend.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm76222160\">One commonly used classical conditioning therapeutic technique is <span data-type=\"term\">counterconditioning<\/span>: a client learns a new response to a stimulus that has previously elicited an undesirable behavior. Two counterconditioning techniques are aversive conditioning and exposure therapy. <span data-type=\"term\">Aversive conditioning<\/span> uses an unpleasant stimulus to stop an undesirable behavior. Therapists apply this technique to eliminate addictive behaviors, such as smoking, nail biting, and drinking. In aversion therapy, clients will typically engage in a specific behavior (such as nail biting) and at the same time are exposed to something unpleasant, such as a mild electric shock or a bad taste. After repeated associations between the unpleasant stimulus and the behavior, the client can learn to stop the unwanted behavior.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idp64292672\">Aversion therapy has been used effectively for years in the treatment of alcoholism (Davidson, 1974; Elkins, 1991; Streeton &amp; Whelan, 2001). One common way this occurs is through a chemically based substance known as Antabuse. When a person takes Antabuse and then consumes alcohol, uncomfortable side effects result including nausea, vomiting, increased heart rate, heart palpitations, severe headache, and shortness of breath. Antabuse is repeatedly paired with alcohol until the client associates alcohol with unpleasant feelings, which decreases the client\u2019s desire to consume alcohol. Antabuse creates a conditioned aversion to alcohol because it replaces the original pleasure response with an unpleasant one.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idp36302928\">In <span data-type=\"term\">exposure therapy<\/span>, a therapist seeks to treat clients\u2019 fears or anxiety by presenting them with the object or situation that causes their problem, with the idea that they will eventually get used to it. This can be done via reality, imagination, or virtual reality. Exposure therapy was first reported in 1924 by Mary Cover Jones, who is considered the mother of behavior therapy. Jones worked with a boy named Peter who was afraid of rabbits. Her goal was to replace Peter\u2019s fear of rabbits with a conditioned response of relaxation, which is a response that is incompatible with fear (<a class=\"autogenerated-content\" href=\"#CNX_Psych_16_02_Conditioning\">[link]<\/a>). How did she do it? Jones began by placing a caged rabbit on the other side of a room with Peter while he ate his afternoon snack. Over the course of several days, Jones moved the rabbit closer and closer to where Peter was seated with his snack. After two months of being exposed to the rabbit while relaxing with his snack, Peter was able to hold the rabbit and pet it while eating (Jones, 1924).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"CNX_Psych_16_02_Conditioning\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><div style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/902\/2015\/02\/23225149\/CNX_Psych_16_02_Conditioning.jpg\" alt=\"This figure, titled \u201cExposure Therapy,\u201d illustrates the exposure therapy strategy of Mary Cover Jones to rid a person of the fear of rabbits. The first of four levels depicts an image of a person and a rabbit with an equals sign between them. Under the rabbit reads \u201cconditioned stimulus (CS),\u201d and under the person reads \u201cfear of rabbits.\u201d The second level depicts an image of milk and cookies, labeled \u201cunconditioned stimulus (US),\u201d and on the other side of an equals sign there is a picture of the same person labeled \u201cunconditioned response (UR).\u201d The third level shows the milk and cookies, labeled \u201cunconditioned stimulus (US),\u201d and rabbit, labeled \u201cconditioned stimulus (CS),\u201d to the left and right of a plus sign, with the person on the other side of an equals sign. The label \u201cunconditioned response (UR) is below the person.\u201d The final level shows the person and the rabbit separated by an equals sign. This time the rabbit is labeled \u201cconditioned stimulus (CS)\u201d and the person is labeled \u201cconditioned response (CR).\u201d\" width=\"731\" height=\"877\" data-media-type=\"image\/jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Exposure therapy seeks to change the response to a conditioned stimulus (CS). An unconditioned stimulus is presented over and over just after the presentation of the conditioned stimulus. This figure shows conditioning as conducted in Mary Cover Jones\u2019 1924 study.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<p id=\"fs-idm14968432\">Thirty years later, Joseph Wolpe (1958) refined Jones\u2019s techniques, giving us the behavior therapy technique of exposure therapy that is used today. A popular form of exposure therapy is <span data-type=\"term\">systematic desensitization<\/span>, wherein a calm and pleasant state is gradually associated with increasing levels of anxiety-inducing stimuli. The idea is that you can\u2019t be nervous and relaxed at the same time. Therefore, if you can learn to relax when you are facing environmental stimuli that make you nervous or fearful, you can eventually eliminate your unwanted fear response (Wolpe, 1958) (<a class=\"autogenerated-content\" href=\"#CNX_Psych_16_02_Spider\">[link]<\/a>).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"CNX_Psych_16_02_Spider\">\n<div style=\"width: 335px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/902\/2015\/02\/23225150\/CNX_Psych_16_02_Spider.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up picture of a very large spider on a person\u2019s arm is shown. The person is using its other hand to hold up two of the spider\u2019s legs.\" width=\"325\" height=\"217\" data-media-type=\"image\/jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">This person suffers from arachnophobia (fear of spiders). Through exposure therapy he is learning how to face his fear in a controlled, therapeutic setting. (credit: \u201cGollyGforce \u2013 Living My Worst Nightmare\u201d\/Flickr)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"fs-idm89857152\">How does exposure therapy work? Jayden is terrified of elevators. Nothing bad has ever happened to him on an elevator, but he\u2019s so afraid of elevators that he will always take the stairs. That wasn\u2019t a problem when Jayden worked on the second floor of an office building, but now he has a new job\u2014on the 29th floor of a skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles. Jayden knows he can\u2019t climb 29 flights of stairs in order to get to work each day, so he decided to see a behavior therapist for help. The therapist asks Jayden to first construct a hierarchy of elevator-related situations that elicit fear and anxiety. They range from situations of mild anxiety such as being nervous around the other people in the elevator, to the fear of getting an arm caught in the door, to panic-provoking situations such as getting trapped or the cable snapping. Next, the therapist uses progressive relaxation. She teaches Jayden how to relax each of his muscle groups so that he achieves a drowsy, relaxed, and comfortable state of mind. Once he\u2019s in this state, she asks Jayden to imagine a mildly anxiety-provoking situation. Jayden is standing in front of the elevator thinking about pressing the call button.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm99200336\">If this scenario causes Jayden anxiety, he lifts his finger. The therapist would then tell Jayden to forget the scene and return to his relaxed state. She repeats this scenario over and over until Jayden can imagine himself pressing the call button without anxiety. Over time the therapist and Jayden use progressive relaxation and imagination to proceed through all of the situations on Jayden\u2019s hierarchy until he becomes desensitized to each one. After this, Jayden and the therapist begin to practice what he only previously envisioned in therapy, gradually going from pressing the button to actually riding an elevator. The goal is that Jayden will soon be able to take the elevator all the way up to the 29th floor of his office without feeling any anxiety.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idp25925152\">Sometimes, it\u2019s too impractical, expensive, or embarrassing to re-create anxiety- producing situations, so a therapist might employ <span data-type=\"term\">virtual reality exposure therapy<\/span> by using a simulation to help conquer fears. Virtual reality exposure therapy has been used effectively to treat numerous anxiety disorders such as the fear of public speaking, claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces), aviophobia (fear of flying), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a trauma and stressor-related disorder (Gerardi, Cukor, Difede, Rizzo, &amp; Rothbaum, 2010).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"fs-idp27989024\" class=\"psychology link-to-learning textbox\" data-type=\"note\" data-label=\"Link to Learning\">\n<p><em><strong>Link to Learning<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm22064512\">A new virtual reality exposure therapy is being used to treat PTSD in soldiers. Virtual Iraq is a simulation that mimics Middle Eastern cities and desert roads with situations similar to those soldiers experienced while deployed in Iraq. This method of virtual reality exposure therapy has been effective in treating PTSD for combat veterans. Approximately 80% of participants who completed treatment saw clinically significant reduction in their symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression (Rizzo et al., 2010). Watch this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FUl6E76XPs4\" target=\"_blank\">Virtual Iraq video<\/a> showing soldiers being treated via simulation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm20076208\">Some behavior therapies employ operant conditioning. Recall what you learned about operant conditioning: We have a tendency to repeat behaviors that are reinforced. What happens to behaviors that are not reinforced? They become extinguished. These principles can be applied to help people with a wide range of psychological problems. For instance, operant conditioning techniques designed to reinforce positive behaviors and punish unwanted behaviors have been an effective tool to help children with autism (Lovaas, 1987, 2003; Sallows &amp; Graupner, 2005; Wolf &amp; Risley, 1967). This technique is called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). In this treatment, child-specific reinforcers (e.g., stickers, praise, candy, bubbles, and extra play time) are used to reward and motivate autistic children when they demonstrate desired behaviors such as sitting on a chair when requested, verbalizing a greeting, or making eye contact. Punishment such as a timeout or a sharp \u201cNo!\u201d from the therapist or parent might be used to discourage undesirable behaviors such as pinching, scratching, and pulling hair.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idp7004192\">One popular operant conditioning intervention is called the <span data-type=\"term\">token economy<\/span>. This involves a controlled setting where individuals are reinforced for desirable behaviors with tokens, such as a poker chip, that can be exchanged for items or privileges. Token economies are often used in psychiatric hospitals to increase patient cooperation and activity levels. Patients are rewarded with tokens when they engage in positive behaviors (e.g., making their beds, brushing their teeth, coming to the cafeteria on time, and socializing with other patients). They can later exchange the tokens for extra TV time, private rooms, visits to the canteen, and so on (Dickerson, Tenhula, &amp; Green-Paden, 2005).<\/p>\n<section id=\"fs-idm117707552\" data-depth=\"1\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>PSYCHOTHERAPY: COGNITIVE THERAPY<\/h2>\n<p id=\"fs-idm3692352\"><span data-type=\"term\">Cognitive therapy<\/span> is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on how a person\u2019s thoughts lead to feelings of distress. The idea behind cognitive therapy is that how you think determines how you feel and act. Cognitive therapists help their clients change dysfunctional thoughts in order to relieve distress. They help a client see how they misinterpret a situation (cognitive distortion). For example, a client may overgeneralize. Because Ray failed one test in his Psychology 101 course, he feels he is stupid and worthless. These thoughts then cause his mood to worsen. Therapists also help clients recognize when they blow things out of proportion. Because Ray failed his Psychology 101 test, he has concluded that he\u2019s going to fail the entire course and probably flunk out of college altogether. These errors in thinking have contributed to Ray\u2019s feelings of distress. His therapist will help him challenge these irrational beliefs, focus on their illogical basis, and correct them with more logical and rational thoughts and beliefs.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idp30015616\">Cognitive therapy was developed by psychiatrist Aaron <span class=\"no-emphasis\" data-type=\"term\">Beck<\/span> in the 1960s. His initial focus was on depression and how a client\u2019s self-defeating attitude served to maintain a depression despite positive factors in her life (Beck, Rush, Shaw, &amp; Emery, 1979) (<a class=\"autogenerated-content\" href=\"#CNX_Psych_16_02_Cognitive\">[link]<\/a>). Through questioning, a cognitive therapist can help a client recognize dysfunctional ideas, challenge catastrophizing thoughts about themselves and their situations, and find a more positive way to view things (Beck, 2011).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"CNX_Psych_16_02_Cognitive\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><div style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/902\/2015\/02\/23225151\/CNX_Psych_16_02_Cognitive.jpg\" alt=\"This graphic depicts two three-box flowcharts showing reactions to failing a test. The first flowchart flows from \u201cFailed test\u201d to \u201cInternal beliefs: I\u2019m worthless and stupid\u201d to \u201cDepression.\u201d The second flowchart flows from \u201cFailed test\u201d to \u201cInternal beliefs: I\u2019m smart, but I didn\u2019t study for this test. I can do better.\u201d to \u201cNo depression.\u201d\" width=\"731\" height=\"301\" data-media-type=\"image\/jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Your emotional reactions are the result of your thoughts about the situation rather than the situation itself. For instance, if you consistently interpret events and emotions around the themes of loss and defeat, then you are likely to be depressed. Through therapy, you can learn more logical ways to interpret situations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<div id=\"fs-idm2245120\" class=\"psychology link-to-learning textbox\" data-type=\"note\" data-label=\"Link to Learning\">\n<h4><em><strong>Link to Learning<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p id=\"fs-idm99418624\">View a brief video in which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=45U1F7cDH5k\" target=\"_blank\">Judith Beck talks about cognitive therapy<\/a> and conducts a session with a client.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"fs-idm80146528\" data-depth=\"1\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>PSYCHOTHERAPY: COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY<\/h2>\n<p id=\"fs-idp67966576\">Cognitive-behavioral therapists focus much more on present issues than on a patient\u2019s childhood or past, as in other forms of psychotherapy. One of the first forms of cognitive-behavioral therapy was <span data-type=\"term\">rational emotive therapy (RET)<\/span>, which was founded by Albert Ellis and grew out of his dislike of Freudian psychoanalysis (Daniel, n.d.). Behaviorists such as Joseph Wolpe also influenced Ellis\u2019s therapeutic approach (National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists, 2009).<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm11328096\"><span data-type=\"term\">Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)<\/span> helps clients examine how their thoughts affect their behavior. It aims to change cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors. In essence, this approach is designed to change the way people think as well as how they act. It is similar to cognitive therapy in that CBT attempts to make individuals aware of their irrational and negative thoughts and helps people replace them with new, more positive ways of thinking. It is also similar to behavior therapies in that CBT teaches people how to practice and engage in more positive and healthy approaches to daily situations. In total, hundreds of studies have shown the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in the treatment of numerous psychological disorders such as depression, PTSD, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse (Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, n.d.). For example, CBT has been found to be effective in decreasing levels of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts in previously suicidal teenagers (Alavi, Sharifi, Ghanizadeh, &amp; Dehbozorgi, 2013). Cognitive-behavioral therapy has also been effective in reducing PTSD in specific populations, such as transit workers (Lowinger &amp; Rombom, 2012).<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm109900800\">Cognitive-behavioral therapy aims to change cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors using techniques like the ABC model. With this model, there is an <strong>A<\/strong>ction (sometimes called an activating event), the <strong>B<\/strong>elief about the event, and the <strong>C<\/strong>onsequences of this belief. Let\u2019s say, Jon and Joe both go to a party. Jon and Joe each have met a young woman at the party: Jon is talking with Megan most of the party, and Joe is talking with Amanda. At the end of the party, Jon asks Megan for her phone number and Joe asks Amanda. Megan tells Jon she would rather not give him her number, and Amanda tells Joe the same thing. Both Jon and Joe are surprised, as they thought things were going well. What can Jon and Joe tell themselves about why the women were not interested? Let\u2019s say Jon tells himself he is a loser, or is ugly, or \u201chas no game.\u201d Jon then gets depressed and decides not to go to another party, which starts a cycle that keeps him depressed. Joe tells himself that he had bad breath, goes out and buys a new toothbrush, goes to another party, and meets someone new.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm102479360\">Jon\u2019s belief about what happened results in a consequence of further depression, whereas Joe\u2019s belief does not. Jon is internalizing the attribution or reason for the rebuffs, which triggers his depression. On the other hand, Joe is externalizing the cause, so his thinking does not contribute to feelings of depression. Cognitive-behavioral therapy examines specific maladaptive and automatic thoughts and cognitive distortions. Some examples of cognitive distortions are all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, and jumping to conclusions. In overgeneralization, someone takes a small situation and makes it huge\u2014for example, instead of saying, \u201cThis particular woman was not interested in me,\u201d the man says, \u201cI am ugly, a loser, and no one is ever going to be interested in me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm92601792\">All or nothing thinking, which is a common type of cognitive distortion for people suffering from depression, reflects extremes. In other words, everything is black or white. After being turned down for a date, Jon begins to think, \u201cNo woman will ever go out with me. I\u2019m going to be alone forever.\u201d He begins to feel anxious and sad as he contemplates his future.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm11440416\">The third kind of distortion involves jumping to conclusions\u2014assuming that people are thinking negatively about you or reacting negatively to you, even though there is no evidence. Consider the example of Savannah and Hillaire, who recently met at a party. They have a lot in common, and Savannah thinks they could become friends. She calls Hillaire to invite her for coffee. Since Hillaire doesn\u2019t answer, Savannah leaves her a message. Several days go by and Savannah never hears back from her potential new friend. Maybe Hillaire never received the message because she lost her phone or she is too busy to return the phone call. But if Savannah believes that Hillaire didn\u2019t like Savannah or didn\u2019t want to be her friend, she is demonstrating the cognitive distortion of jumping to conclusions.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm22140512\">How effective is CBT? One client said this about his cognitive-behavioral therapy:<\/p>\n<blockquote id=\"fs-idm18082720\"><p>I have had many painful episodes of depression in my life, and this has had a negative effect on my career and has put considerable strain on my friends and family. The treatments I have received, such as taking antidepressants and psychodynamic counseling, have helped [me] to cope with the symptoms and to get some insights into the roots of my problems. CBT has been by far the most useful approach I have found in tackling these mood problems. It has raised my awareness of how my thoughts impact on my moods. How the way I think about myself, about others and about the world can lead me into depression. It is a practical approach, which does not dwell so much on childhood experiences, whilst acknowledging that it was then that these patterns were learned. It looks at what is happening now, and gives tools to manage these moods on a daily basis. (Martin, 2007, n.p.)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"fs-idm2331248\" data-depth=\"1\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>PSYCHOTHERAPY: HUMANISTIC THERAPY<\/h2>\n<p id=\"fs-idm769120\">Humanistic psychology focuses on helping people achieve their potential. So it makes sense that the goal of <span data-type=\"term\">humanistic therapy<\/span> is to help people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves. In contrast to psychoanalysis, humanistic therapists focus on conscious rather than unconscious thoughts. They also emphasize the patient\u2019s present and future, as opposed to exploring the patient\u2019s past.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idp68190784\">Psychologist Carl <span class=\"no-emphasis\" data-type=\"term\">Rogers<\/span> developed a therapeutic orientation known as <span data-type=\"term\">Rogerian<\/span>, or <span data-type=\"term\">client-centered therapy<\/span>. Note the change from <em data-effect=\"italics\">patients<\/em> to <em data-effect=\"italics\">clients<\/em>. Rogers (1951) felt that the term patient suggested the person seeking help was sick and looking for a cure. Since this is a form of <span data-type=\"term\">nondirective therapy<\/span>, a therapeutic approach in which the therapist does not give advice or provide interpretations but helps the person to identify conflicts and understand feelings, Rogers (1951) emphasized the importance of the person taking control of his own life to overcome life\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm86589504\">In client-centered therapy, the therapist uses the technique of active listening. In active listening, the therapist acknowledges, restates, and clarifies what the client expresses. Therapists also practice what Rogers called <span data-type=\"term\">unconditional positive regard<\/span>, which involves not judging clients and simply accepting them for who they are. Rogers (1951) also felt that therapists should demonstrate genuineness, empathy, and acceptance toward their clients because this helps people become more accepting of themselves, which results in personal growth.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"fs-idp5059168\" data-depth=\"1\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>EVALUATING VARIOUS FORMS OF PSYCHOTHERAPY<\/h2>\n<p id=\"fs-idm105202048\">How can we assess the effectiveness of psychotherapy? Is one technique more effective than another? For anyone considering therapy, these are important questions. According to the American Psychological Association, three factors work together to produce successful treatment. The first is the use of evidence-based treatment that is deemed appropriate for your particular issue. The second important factor is the clinical expertise of the psychologist or therapist. The third factor is your own characteristics, values, preferences, and culture. Many people begin psychotherapy feeling like their problem will never be resolved; however, psychotherapy helps people see that they can do things to make their situation better. Psychotherapy can help reduce a person\u2019s anxiety, depression, and maladaptive behaviors. Through psychotherapy, individuals can learn to engage in healthy behaviors designed to help them better express emotions, improve relationships, think more positively, and perform more effectively at work or school.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm60620592\">Many studies have explored the effectiveness of psychotherapy. For example, one large-scale study that examined 16 meta-analyses of CBT reported that it was equally effective or more effective than other therapies in treating PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, and social phobia (Butlera, Chapmanb, Formanc, &amp; Becka, 2006). Another study found that CBT was as effective at treating depression (43% success rate) as prescription medication (50% success rate) compared to the placebo rate of 25% (DeRubeis et al., 2005). Another meta-analysis found that psychodynamic therapy was also as effective at treating these types of psychological issues as CBT (Shedler, 2010). However, no studies have found one psychotherapeutic approach more effective than another (Abbass, Kisely, &amp; Kroenke, 2006; Chorpita et al., 2011), nor have they shown any relationship between a client\u2019s treatment outcome and the level of the clinician\u2019s training or experience (Wampold, 2007). Regardless of which type of psychotherapy an individual chooses, one critical factor that determines the success of treatment is the person\u2019s relationship with the psychologist or therapist.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"fs-idp23059680\" data-depth=\"1\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>BIOMEDICAL THERAPIES<\/h2>\n<p id=\"fs-idm20683296\">Individuals can be prescribed biologically based treatments or psychotropic medications that are used to treat mental disorders. While these are often used in combination with psychotherapy, they also are taken by individuals not in therapy. This is known as <span data-type=\"term\">biomedical therapy<\/span>. Medications used to treat psychological disorders are called psychotropic medications and are prescribed by medical doctors, including psychiatrists. In Louisiana and New Mexico, psychologists are able to prescribe some types of these medications (American Psychological Association, 2014).<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idp36777024\">Different types and classes of medications are prescribed for different disorders. A depressed person might be given an antidepressant, a bipolar individual might be given a mood stabilizer, and a schizophrenic individual might be given an antipsychotic. These medications treat the symptoms of a psychological disorder. They can help people feel better so that they can function on a daily basis, but they do not cure the disorder. Some people may only need to take a psychotropic medication for a short period of time. Others with severe disorders like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia may need to take psychotropic medication for a long time. <a class=\"autogenerated-content\" href=\"#Table_16_02_02\">[link]<\/a> shows the types of medication and how they are used.<\/p>\n<table id=\"Table_16_02_02\" summary=\"A table showing different types of medication, the diseases they are used to treat, the brand names of the medications, how they work, and the side effects is shown. The order of the categories in each row is as follows: \u201cType of Medication,\u201d \u201cUsed to Treat,\u201d \u201cBrand Names of Commonly Prescribed Medications,\u201d \u201cHow They Work,\u201d and \u201cSide Effects.\u201d The information for \u201cAntipsychotics (developed in the 1950s)\u201d is as follows: \u201cSchizophrenia and other types of severe thought disorders,\u201d \u201cHaldol, Mellaril, Prolixin, Thorazine,\u201d \u201cTreat positive psychotic symptoms such as auditory and visual hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia by blocking the neurotransmitter dopamine,\u201d and \u201cLong-term use can lead to involuntary movements of the arms, legs, tongue and facial muscles, resulting in Parkinson\u2019s-like tremors.\u201d The information for \u201cAtypical Antipsychotics (developed in the late 1980s)\u201d is as follows: \u201cSchizophrenia and other types of severe thought disorders,\u201d \u201cAbilify, Risperdal, Clozaril,\u201d \u201cTreat the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as withdrawal and apathy, by targeting both dopamine and serotonin receptors; newer medications may treat both positive and negative symptoms,\u201d and \u201cCan increase the risk of obesity and diabetes as well as elevate cholesterol levels; constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, and dizziness.\u201d The information for \u201cAnti-depressants\u201d is as follows: \u201cDepression and increasingly for anxiety,\u201d \u201cPaxil, Prozac, Zoloft (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, [SSRIs]); Tofranil and Elavil (tricyclics),\u201d \u201cAlter levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine,\u201d \u201cSSRIs: headache, nausea, weight gain, drowsiness, reduced sex drive; Tricyclics: dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, drowsiness, reduced sex drive, increased risk of suicide.\u201d The information for \u201cAnti-anxiety agents\u201d is as follows: \u201cAnxiety and agitation that occur in OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and social phobia,\u201d \u201cXanax, Valium, Ativan,\u201d \u201cDepress central nervous system activity,\u201d and \u201cDrowsiness, dizziness, headache, fatigue, lightheadedness.\u201d The information for \u201cMood Stabilizers\u201d is as follows: \u201cBipolar disorder,\u201d \u201cLithium, Depakote, Lamictal, Tegretol,\u201d \u201cTreat episodes of mania as well as depression,\u201d and \u201cExcessive thirst, irregular heartbeat, itching\/rash, swelling (face, mouth, and extremities), nausea, loss of appetite.\u201d The information for \u201cStimulants\u201d is as follows: \u201cADHD,\u201d \u201cAdderall, Ritalin,\u201d \u201cImprove ability to focus on a task and maintain attention,\u201d and \u201cDecreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, stomachache, headache.\u201d\">\n<caption><span data-type=\"title\">Commonly Prescribed Psychotropic Medications<\/span><\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Type of Medication<\/th>\n<th>Used to Treat<\/th>\n<th>Brand Names of Commonly Prescribed Medications<\/th>\n<th>How They Work<\/th>\n<th>Side Effects<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td>Antipsychotics (developed in the 1950s)<\/td>\n<td>Schizophrenia and other types of severe thought disorders<\/td>\n<td>Haldol, Mellaril, Prolixin, Thorazine<\/td>\n<td>Treat positive psychotic symptoms such as auditory and visual hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia by blocking the neurotransmitter dopamine<\/td>\n<td>Long-term use can lead to tardive dyskinesia, involuntary movements of the arms, legs, tongue and facial muscles, resulting in Parkinson\u2019s-like tremors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td>Atypical Antipsychotics (developed in the late 1980s)<\/td>\n<td>Schizophrenia and other types of severe thought disorders<\/td>\n<td>Abilify, Risperdal, Clozaril<\/td>\n<td>Treat the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as withdrawal and apathy, by targeting both dopamine and serotonin receptors; newer medications may treat both positive and negative symptoms<\/td>\n<td>Can increase the risk of obesity and diabetes as well as elevate cholesterol levels; constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, and dizziness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td>Anti-depressants<\/td>\n<td>Depression and increasingly for anxiety<\/td>\n<td>Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, [SSRIs]); Tofranil and Elavil (tricyclics)<\/td>\n<td>Alter levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine<\/td>\n<td>SSRIs: headache, nausea, weight gain, drowsiness, reduced sex drive<\/p>\n<div data-type=\"newline\"><\/div>\n<p>Tricyclics: dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, drowsiness, reduced sex drive, increased risk of suicide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td>Anti-anxiety agents<\/td>\n<td>Anxiety and agitation that occur in OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and social phobia<\/td>\n<td>Xanax, Valium, Ativan<\/td>\n<td>Depress central nervous system activity<\/td>\n<td>Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, fatigue, lightheadedness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td>Mood Stabilizers<\/td>\n<td>Bipolar disorder<\/td>\n<td>Lithium, Depakote, Lamictal, Tegretol<\/td>\n<td>Treat episodes of mania as well as depression<\/td>\n<td>Excessive thirst, irregular heartbeat, itching\/rash, swelling (face, mouth, and extremities), nausea, loss of appetite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<td>Stimulants<\/td>\n<td>ADHD<\/td>\n<td>Adderall, Ritalin<\/td>\n<td>Improve ability to focus on a task and maintain attention<\/td>\n<td>Decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, stomachache, headache<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p id=\"fs-idm22635296\">Another biologically based treatment that continues to be used, although infrequently, is <span data-type=\"term\">electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)<\/span> (formerly known by its unscientific name as electroshock therapy). It involves using an electrical current to induce seizures to help alleviate the effects of severe depression. The exact mechanism is unknown, although it does help alleviate symptoms for people with severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy (Pagnin, de Queiroz, Pini, &amp; Cassano, 2004). About 85% of people treated with ECT improve (Reti, n.d.). However, the memory loss associated with repeated administrations has led to it being implemented as a last resort (Donahue, 2000; Prudic, Peyser, &amp; Sackeim, 2000). A more recent alternative is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a procedure approved by the FDA in 2008 that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve depression symptoms; it is used when other treatments have not worked (Mayo Clinic, 2012).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"fs-idm95983920\" class=\"psychology dig-deeper textbox shaded\" data-type=\"note\" data-label=\"Dig Deeper\">\n<h2 data-type=\"title\"><strong>Dig Deeper: Evidence-based Practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"fs-idm116736576\">A buzzword in therapy today is evidence-based practice. However, it\u2019s not a novel concept but one that has been used in medicine for at least two decades. Evidence-based practice is used to reduce errors in treatment selection by making clinical decisions based on research (Sackett &amp; Rosenberg, 1995). In any case, evidence-based treatment is on the rise in the field of psychology. So what is it, and why does it matter? In an effort to determine which treatment methodologies are evidenced-based, professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association (APA) have recommended that specific psychological treatments be used to treat certain psychological disorders (Chambless &amp; Ollendick, 2001). According to the APA (2005), \u201cEvidence-based practice in psychology (EBPP) is the integration of the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of patient characteristics, culture, and preferences\u201d (p. 1).<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm111362416\">The foundational idea behind evidence based treatment is that best practices are determined by research evidence that has been compiled by comparing various forms of treatment (Charman &amp; Barkham, 2005). These treatments are then operationalized and placed in treatment manuals\u2014trained therapists follow these manuals. The benefits are that evidence-based treatment can reduce variability between therapists to ensure that a specific approach is delivered with integrity (Charman &amp; Barkham, 2005). Therefore, clients have a higher chance of receiving therapeutic interventions that are effective at treating their specific disorder. While EBPP is based on randomized control trials, critics of EBPP reject it stating that the results of trials cannot be applied to individuals and instead determinations regarding treatment should be based on a therapist\u2019s judgment (Mullen &amp; Streiner, 2004).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"fs-idm107498560\" class=\"summary\" data-depth=\"1\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p id=\"fs-idm60005696\">Psychoanalysis was developed by Sigmund Freud. Freud\u2019s theory is that a person\u2019s psychological problems are the result of repressed impulses or childhood trauma. The goal of the therapist is to help a person uncover buried feelings by using techniques such as free association and dream analysis.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm21915296\">Play therapy is a psychodynamic therapy technique often used with children. The idea is that children play out their hopes, fantasies, and traumas, using dolls, stuffed animals, and sandbox figurines.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm22705312\">In behavior therapy, a therapist employs principles of learning from classical and operant conditioning to help clients change undesirable behaviors. Counterconditioning is a commonly used therapeutic technique in which a client learns a new response to a stimulus that has previously elicited an undesirable behavior via classical conditioning. Principles of operant conditioning can be applied to help people deal with a wide range of psychological problems. Token economy is an example of a popular operant conditioning technique.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm86865152\">Cognitive therapy is a technique that focuses on how thoughts lead to feelings of distress. The idea behind cognitive therapy is that how you think determines how you feel and act. Cognitive therapists help clients change dysfunctional thoughts in order to relieve distress. Cognitive-behavioral therapy explores how our thoughts affect our behavior. Cognitive-behavioral therapy aims to change cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm36823392\">Humanistic therapy focuses on helping people achieve their potential. One form of humanistic therapy developed by Carl Rogers is known as client-centered or Rogerian therapy. Client-centered therapists use the techniques of active listening, unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathy to help clients become more accepting of themselves.<\/p>\n<p id=\"fs-idm23603312\">Often in combination with psychotherapy, people can be prescribed biologically based treatments such as psychotropic medications and\/or other medical procedures such as electro-convulsive therapy.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"fs-idm34844544\" class=\"review-questions\" data-depth=\"1\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/lumenoea.herokuapp.com\/assessments\/load?src_url=https:\/\/lumenoea.herokuapp.com\/api\/assessments\/1354.xml&#38;results_end_point=https:\/\/lumenoea.herokuapp.com\/api&#38;assessment_id=1354&#38;confidence_levels=true&#38;enable_start=true&#38;eid=https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-herkimer-introtopsych-2\/chapter\/types-of-treatment\/\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none;width:100%;height:100%;min-height:400px;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"fs-idm92724432\" class=\"critical-thinking\" data-depth=\"1\">\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-info\">\n<h3>Self Check Questions<\/h3>\n<section id=\"self-check-questions\">\n<section id=\"fs-idm92724432\" class=\"critical-thinking\" data-depth=\"1\">\n<h4 data-type=\"title\"><em><strong>Critical Thinking Question<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div id=\"fs-idm111302384\" data-type=\"exercise\">\n<div id=\"fs-idm96493312\" data-type=\"problem\">\n<p id=\"fs-idm34834320\">1. Imagine that you are a psychiatrist. Your patient, Pat, comes to you with the following symptoms: anxiety and feelings of sadness. Which therapeutic approach would you recommend and why?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"fs-idp77161888\" class=\"personal-application\" data-depth=\"1\">\n<h4 data-type=\"title\"><em><strong>Personal Application Question<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div id=\"fs-idp53849792\" data-type=\"exercise\">\n<div id=\"fs-idm114468160\" data-type=\"problem\">\n<p id=\"fs-idm62225264\">2. If you were to choose a therapist practicing one of the techniques presented in this section, which kind of therapist would you choose and why?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div data-type=\"glossary\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-info\">\n<section id=\"self-check-answers\">\n<div data-type=\"exercise\">\n<h3>Answers<\/h3>\n<p>1. I would recommend psychodynamic talk therapy or cognitive therapy to help the person see how her thoughts and behaviors are having negative effects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-success\">\n<section id=\"glossary\">\n<h3>Glossary<\/h3>\n<div id=\"fs-idp74494112\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">aversive conditioning\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>counterconditioning technique that pairs an unpleasant stimulant with an undesirable behavior<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm73038912\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">behavior therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>therapeutic orientation that employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm18566640\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">biomedical therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>treatment that involves medication and\/or medical procedures to treat psychological disorders<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm72658656\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">cognitive-behavioral therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>form of psychotherapy that aims to change cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm79300224\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">cognitive therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>form of psychotherapy that focuses on how a person\u2019s thoughts lead to feelings of distress, with the aim of helping them change these irrational thoughts<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm93712800\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">counterconditioning\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>classical conditioning therapeutic technique in which a client learns a new response to a stimulus that has previously elicited an undesirable behavior<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm63748064\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">dream analysis\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>technique in psychoanalysis in which patients recall their dreams and the psychoanalyst interprets them to reveal unconscious desires or struggles<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm21896496\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>type of biomedical therapy that involves using an electrical current to induce seizures in a person to help alleviate the effects of severe depression<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm72649248\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">exposure therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>counterconditioning technique in which a therapist seeks to treat a client\u2019s fear or anxiety by presenting the feared object or situation with the idea that the person will eventually get used to it<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idp4159440\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">free association\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>technique in psychoanalysis in which the patient says whatever comes to mind at the moment<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idp60594944\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">humanistic therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>therapeutic orientation aimed at helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm92258464\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">nondirective therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>therapeutic approach in which the therapist does not give advice or provide interpretations but helps the person identify conflicts and understand feelings<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm67648032\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">play therapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>therapeutic process, often used with children, that employs toys to help them resolve psychological problems<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idp10326096\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">psychoanalysis\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>therapeutic orientation developed by Sigmund Freud that employs free association, dream analysis, and transference to uncover repressed feelings<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idp67977408\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">psychotherapy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>(also, psychodynamic psychotherapy) psychological treatment that employs various methods to help someone overcome personal problems, or to attain personal growth<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm9549536\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">rational emotive therapy (RET)\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>form of cognitive-behavioral therapy<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm70479408\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">Rogerian (client-centered therapy)\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>non-directive form of humanistic psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes unconditional positive regard and self-acceptance<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm15424592\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">systematic desensitization\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>form of exposure therapy used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders by exposing a person to the feared object or situation through a stimulus hierarchy<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm19273216\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">token economy\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>controlled setting where individuals are reinforced for desirable behaviors with tokens (e.g., poker chip) that be exchanged for items or privileges<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm98517984\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">transference\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>process in psychoanalysis in which the patient transfers all of the positive or negative emotions associated with the patient\u2019s other relationships to the psychoanalyst<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm86069040\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span data-type=\"term\">unconditional positive regard\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>fundamental acceptance of a person regardless of what they say or do; term associated with humanistic psychology<\/div>\n<div id=\"fs-idm23290656\" data-type=\"definition\"><strong><span 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