PSYC 110 Study Guide - Psychoactive Drug, Social Loafing, Reaction Formation
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History of therapy (where did it come from?) 16th century institutionalize them in asylums (institutions for mentally ill) Philippe pinel sparked humanitarian reform movement by unchaining the patients at lic bicetre asylum in paris. Dorothea dix us reformer, helped create a decent us mental hospital system. Licensed to practice psychotherapy; some can prescribe psychotropic medication in certain states. 6+ years of school/training, study practice and application. Brings psychological principles to bear on influencing the client"s thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. Goal: to help the client overcome abnormal behavior or adjust to everyday living problems. Focuses on past influences on behavior, how unconscious impulses break through. Catharsis: expressing feelings and urges that have long-been repressed (guilt, conflicts, etc. ) Theoretical orientations: therapist"s belief about the cause of behavior and dysfunction that helps shape treatments and goals. No one right treatment- interaction of therapist"s orientation and client"s perspective is most important. Free association: uncensored talking about all thoughts that come to mind.
