PY 358 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Genetic Association, Etiology, Grey Matter

• School: University of Alabama
• Department: PY
• Course: PY 358
• Professor: Theodore Tomeny

Document Summary

Inhibitory/indirect: excitatory/direct (overactive) why they can"t stop the thoughts and obsessions. Ocd: psychological perspective: behavioral theories, mowrer"s two-factor theory of fear acquisition. Rituals provide temporary relief: cognitive theories, the person"s reaction to his or her own intrusive thoughts are important, obsessive compulsive cognitions working group (1997) suggested six key belief domains (see table 5. 2): Need to control one"s thoughts considered important. Treatment of obsessive-compulsive and impulse control disorders: two primary treatment modalities include, biological. Ocd: biological treatments: medication, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssris such as prozac, Luvox, zoloft: behavioral treatment is generally recommended as a first option for children. Ocrds: psychological treatments: cognitive-behavioral treatments, for bdd: Cognitive restructuring to change beliefs about possessions: for ttm and excoriation. Habit reversal training: becoming more aware of the cues, using a competing response. Sometimes paired with mindfulness training and/or acceptance and commitment therapy (act) Stimulus control placing barriers in high-risk situations.