PSYC 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Dorsal Raphe Nucleus, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Locus Coeruleus
13 Mar 2018
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When you are stressed or afraid, this brain region, called the ______________, receives increased norepinephrine from the ______________ and in turn sends excitatory signals to the ______________, thereby initiating the stress response of the. Hippocampus is part of the shut off system, amygdala is the go system. What types of psychotherapy have gained support for the treatment of anxiety disorders? (select all that apply) Why might psychotherapy be preferred over pharmacological treatments? (select all that apply) Less likely to be influenced by the placebo effect. Harder to control because there are always placebo effects when you expect something to help. Time-limited treatment with the potential for lasting effects. Psychotherapy is never the preferred treatment because it is too costly. You get to sit in comfy chairs, which is nice. Acute onset in a relatively short duration, reaching peak intensity in 10 minutes*
