PSYCH 111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Valproate, Exposure Therapy
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Psych 111 - lecture 20 - treatment of psychological disorders. Psychotropic medication: alter the biochemistry of the brain. Lithium for bi-polar disorder; newer class of mood stabilizers (valproate) Deep brain stimulation: thin electrode surgically implanted so electrical currents can be. Psychosurgery: lesion/destroy problematic areas of the brain to eliminate disruptive delivered to the brain behaviors (lobotomy; ocd surgery) Electroconvulsive therapy (ect): shock therapy; beneficial to those with severe depressions which are not responsive to medication/therapy. Transcranial magnetic stimulation: using a powerful pulsing magnet alters neuronal activity in the brain; less invasive than ect. Some studies show similar benefits less negative side effect. Psychotherapy: exposure to bright lights, often used to treat sad (seasonal affective disorder) Psychoanalysis: based on freudian principles believing in the impact of early childhood. Uses free association: saying whatever comes to mind. Transference: development relationship with therapist based on other people in one"s life. Goal to uncover ucs conflicts to decrease anxiety/stress caused by guilt.
